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Yahoo
11 minutes ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle Is Launching Her Own Rosé 'Just In Time for Summer Entertaining'
On the same day as her lifestyle brand As Ever's second product drop, Meghan Markle announced on June 20 that she is expanding into the alcohol market with As Ever's forthcoming rosé. A longtime lover of wine, the Duchess of Sussex's own offering in the space will be available on July 1—in less than two weeks. A source close to the matter said the beverage was debuting 'just in time for summer entertaining.'Here's some news to raise a glass to—Meghan Markle's As Ever lifestyle brand is expanding into the alcohol market, releasing its first rosé on July 1. After selling out its initial product drop in 45 minutes on April 2, the Duchess of Sussex's company was back for drop No. 2 on June 20, which included six products from the first drop and two new products. Instead of offering raspberry spread as the company did in the first product offering, the seasonal flavor of the spread this time around was apricot; similarly, instead of offering the limited-edition wildflower honey with honeycomb, this time As Ever offered orange blossom honey. And there will be no monthslong brand pause between offerings this time around—As Ever's wine will be available to shop in less than two weeks' time to kick off July, which a source close to the matter said would be 'just in time for summer entertaining.' On June 20, As Ever posted a photo of Meghan in a white dress on a tree swing with the caption, 'No more sleeps!' When she announced the summer drop on her personal Instagram Story on June 16, the Duchess of Sussex wrote that 'So much love has gone into this…and I can't wait to share it with you.' On June 3, the brand teased new offerings, writing on the company Instagram page that it would be offering 'a few NEW things we can't wait to show you,' encouraging customers to 'get excited.' At the TIME100 Summit in New York City in April—the same month that As Ever sold out its products in under an hour—Meghan said, 'After a year of work and development and manufacturing, we had a feeling there would be some buzz surrounding it, but 45 minutes was not something I could have anticipated.' Speaking with guest Tina Knowles on the June 3 episode of her 'Confessions of a Female Founder' podcast, Knowles told Meghan, 'It takes a long time with products. You have to test them, and then you've got to, a lot of times, go all the way and start all over again,' to which Meghan replied, 'I know, trust me.' Meghan continued, 'You can say, 'Oh, I made this in my house.'...I'm going, 'I just picked these strawberries, and it's so great! Look, I just put a little bit of sugar and some Meyer lemon,' and you try to scale that up and you're wanting to manage expectations, but you want to share the thing you've worked so hard on.' Speaking to Knowles, she added, 'Are we going to replenish and sell out again in an hour, or is that annoying as a customer? I'm looking at it saying—just pause. That happened. Let's wait until we are completely stable and we have everything we need.' In April, Meghan hinted at As Ever's brand expansion, telling Inc., 'I hope that people see that reflected in whatever it is that I'm creating and putting out there. It's just an extension of me.' And Meghan has long enjoyed wine—after all, when she launched her former lifestyle blog The Tig 11 years ago in 2014, she named it so after her favorite wine, Tignanello. Authenticity seems to be at the core of As Ever—which Meghan said is an extension of her work with The Tig, which she shuttered in 2017 ahead of marrying Prince Harry the next year. Speaking at the TIME100 Summit in April, the Duchess of Sussex said that she was 'the happiest I've ever been. To have a partner and a husband who is so supportive and have healthy kids who are so joyful—I never would have imagined at this point I would feel so happy and grateful, and I really do.' Read the original article on InStyle
Forbes
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Meghan Markle's Lifestyle Brand As Ever Announces Expansion Into The Alcohol Space With New Rosé
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends a summer party at the British Ambassador's residence at Glencairn ... More House during a visit to Dublin, Ireland on July 10, 2018. (Photo by Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage) WireImage Up next for Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, As ever? A move into the alcohol space with a rosé available to buy in less than two weeks' time. In addition to the brand's second product drop on June 20, the Duchess of Sussex announced on Friday that on July 1, As ever Rosé would be available to purchase at 8 a.m. PST (which translates to 11 a.m. EST). The rosé is described as having soft notes of stone fruit, gentle minerality and a lasting finish, and is a 'bespoke blend' that is 'launching just in time for summer entertaining.' This will be As ever's first foray into the alcohol space. Courtesy of As ever On Instagram, both Meghan and As ever have been hinting at the expansion of the brand over the last few days. 'Sweet things await,' the As ever account posted on June 16, teasing 'some delicious surprises you won't want to miss.' Meghan, for her part, has been counting down how many 'sleeps' to go until Friday's product drop, which features both returning and new products. As ever's initial product drop on April 2 featured eight products, six of which return: the brand's famous Flower Sprinkles are back for $15; the Crepe Baking Mix and Shortbread Cookie Mix return at $14 each; and As ever's three tea flavors—Herbal Hibiscus Tea, Herbal Lemon Ginger Tea and Herbal Peppermint Tea—all retail for $12. As opposed to the raspberry spread sold in the first product drop, As ever is now offering apricot ... More spread. Courtesy of As ever Instead of the brand's Limited Edition Wildflower Honey with Honeycomb, a new variety of honey—Orange Blossom Honey, to be specific—is available at the same price point of $28. The product is described as having a 'beautiful golden hue, an enticing aroma, delicate floral notes and subtle citrus undertones,' and is recommended for 'everything from morning toast to cheese boards.' And the jam—of course, the jam: the product As ever is perhaps most known for is back, but not in the raspberry flavor that was sold in April. This season's flavor is apricot, which 'balances a delicate sweetness and a gentle brightness that lets this beautiful stone fruit shine' and is recommended for everything from yogurt, toast or to 'nestle it into a cake.' The spread on its own is $9, as the raspberry spread previously was; with the As ever keepsake packaging—a signature glass jar with an emblematic brushed gold lid—it sells for $14. As ever's first product drop in April sold out in 45 minutes. Courtesy of As ever As the brand prepares to launch its rosé, it's worth noting that Meghan has long been a fan of a glass of wine—her popular lifestyle blog The Tig, which shuttered in 2017, was named after her favorite wine, Tignanello. As ever, she wrote in the brand's first newsletter back in March, is a continuation of all of the passions she explored in the blog, which she started in 2014. June 20 marks As ever's second product drop. Courtesy of As ever 'Though much has changed since then, so much has stayed the same,' she wrote at the time. 'I still dance in my kitchen, experiment with recipes, get my hands dirty in the garden, laugh with friends over too many glasses of wine and pivot from going out in a date night worthy dress to being cozy at home in sweats and a baseball cap. And on that note—it's not lost on me that I've worn a lot of hats in my life (pun intended), but, as with the ethos of this brand name, I know that in so many ways, I, like all of us, remain 'as we've always been.'' As ever is perhaps most known for its jam, like this apricot spread seen here. Courtesy of As ever 'For me, it all started with jars of preserves I was canning with fruit I picked from my garden,' she continued of As ever's roots. 'It began, quite literally, with something sweet—and through every twist and turn as a founder, it has become something even sweeter.' All products are, as ever, available to shop on .
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
The 3 delightful Rosés from Aldi you don't want to miss and the 1 to avoid
One of the nation's favourite budget supermarket chains, Aldi, is back with some of their latest Rosés wines hitting shelves. The brand, known for offering affordable dupes of higher-end and higher-priced items, is kicking off the start of summer by highlighting four of its award-winning Rosés. And I was lucky enough to test out the four prized rosés. As a wine drinker, my normal glass of choice is a red (a Merlot to be specific), but when the warmer months eventually come around in the UK, nothing beats a fresh, cold glass of rosé. The sun is shining down, the weather is finally hot (even if it's just for the day), and everyone's in good spirits, topped with a glass of rosé, is my idea of a very nice day out. So, with it very nearly being summer, I was more than happy to try out the award-winning rosés Aldi had selected. The four rosés I tested out were: • Jolie by Juliette (£7.69) • Specially Selected Rosorange (£9.99) • Specially Selected Austrain Zweigelt rosé (£8.99) • White Island Spanish rosé (£9.99) Jolie by Juliette (Image: Newsquest) Jolie by Juliette is a 'crisp, vibrant French rosé' according to Aldi that promises flavours of ripe berries, cherries and 'a citrus twist' that creates the taste of the Mediterranean. When I'm picking a rosé, I tend to go for the fruitier option and look for ones with cherries, as I prefer the sweet taste, so I had high hopes for this bottle. I was pleasantly surprised. The taste was sweet but not so much so that it was overpowering, and the crisp citrus twist created a refreshing and delightful taste that would improve any sunny day. I could easily see this wine becoming a new favourite for when the weather is gorgeous and I fancy some al fresco dining. Rating 4.5/5 Specially Selected Rosorange (Image: Newsquest)The Specially Selected Rosorange became one of the most viral wines in summer 2024, taking over TikTok and gaining an audience of fans. I, however, had missed out on its viral summer as I'm personally not a massive fan of orange-flavoured drinks, but a part of me had always been curious about what I was missing out on. The Rosorange is described as 'pretty', with aromas of red berry fruits, strawberry, peach, clementine and quince. On the first sip, you are met with a dry, tangy and smooth taste that, although it is strong, it was still nice and refreshing without being bitter. I could only really taste the orange in the wine, and although I said I'm personally not a fan of orange-flavoured drinks, something about this Aldi wine won me over. It was sweet with a tiny hint of sour from the orange, almost as if drinking a freshly pressed orange juice with a small note of berries. Rating: 4/5 White Island Spanish rosé (Image: Newsquest) Aldi describes the White Island Spanish rosé as an 'escape to Spain' with 'wild strawberry aromas' that mingle with pink peppercorn spice, leading to a silky-smooth finish of candied raspberries. A part of me was worried when I saw peppercorn, expecting it to taste like a bitter and spicy drink that should've never been made. But I was very wrong, this wine was delightful, it was all the right ways. It was smooth, fruity and sweet but not so much that your teeth hurt, and the spice was exactly what it needed. It gave the wine a more sophisticated taste than I've tasted in rosé wine before, and it left me very impressed with Aldi. Rating: 4.5/5 Specially Selected Austrian Zweigelt rosé (Image: Newsquest) The Specially Selected Austrian Zweigelt rosé is described by Aldi as being a 'vibrant pink with distinct cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate aromas.' Recommended Reading The own-brand supermarket wines that beat bottles costing hundreds I compared Aldi and Lidl staples to big brands – the ones I now can't live without This is the best supermarket passionfruit martini - and it's not from M&S I thought with all of those lovely berries and fruits, I would love this wine, but I did not. It seemed to come with an odd aftertaste that left the mouth feeling very dry and just felt quite lacklustre. I was hoping it would be my go-to rosé with it having everything I think makes a good wine, but it missed the target and ended up being the only wine I didn't like. Rating: 2/5 All of Aldi's award-winning rosés are in stores nationwide now.
Telegraph
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Telegraph
The best affordable rosé wine to buy under £14 this summer
Blame social media, or perhaps the more general force of globalisation, but we live in a world of extreme trends. One of those is rosé. Twenty years ago, pale pink wine was reserved for high summer, holidays and, dare I say it, women. Now everyone drinks it all year round, although sales go stratospheric when the sun comes out. According to Waitrose, 20 degrees Celsius is the magic 'tipping point' temperature at which sales of rosé soar, rising by 150 per cent. Given the lovely sunny forecast for the week ahead, you might be contemplating buying a bottle or two to put in the fridge. But of what? Skip to: How I tasted The best affordable rosé for summer Why you can trust us Unfortunately, such rampant popularity is not actually good news for quality and value. At least, not at the more affordable end. Wine is a product that depends, essentially, on farming. An increase in demand can be a good thing for grape farmers because it pays them properly and allows them to work efficiently and effectively to produce a high-quality crop. But this only applies up to a certain point. Too much demand pushes up the price of the decent stuff and encourages some to source grapes from vineyards that are less well-positioned and that are perhaps producing higher yields (which can lead to the wine tasting more dilute). This has definitely happened with rosé, especially at the budget end of the market (if you're spending a bit more there's better value and quality to be had because, sadly, not many people can be bothered to look for the less-well-known labels and not everyone can afford to spend in the £15 and upwards category).
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Historic pool that's one of the world's most beautiful where you can book private midnight swims
A BEAUTIFUL swimming pool dating back to the 1890s lets you book your own private sessions at midnight. The pool is in Berlin at the 4-star Hotel Oderberger which was actually a former bathhouse. 5 5 Hotel Oderberger Berlin is a historic hotel that was formerly a city pool that operated from 1898 to 1986. After its closure, nobody swam there until 2016, when the hotel opened after an extensive renovation. Now, it's a boutique hotel with 70 rooms and two apartments - but the highlight is the underground pool. Located just at ground level, the swimming pool has a neo-Renaissance style with vaulted ceilings and natural stone finish. All guests of the hotel can use the pool at whatever time of day - but for those wanting an extra-special swim, they can go at night. The hotel offers two people an exclusive evening in the pool from 10pm until midnight. The pool will even be illuminated in the colour of your choice, and you can chill in the empty spa during the evening too. Included are towels, bathrobes and a bottle of rosé sparkling wine. This of course has to be booked in advance and costs €329 (£276.97) It's a popular spot within the hotel, one visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: "The pool is striking and I had a lovely swim and relaxation in the comfy lounge chair by the side." Inside the English spa hidden in the countryside with a serene private outdoor pool away from everyone 5 5 Another added: "The pool was beautiful, and seemed popular among locals as well." A third wrote: "AWESOME hotel with a gorgeous pool and excellent breakfast." And the pool isn't just used for swimming, for special events, a hydraulic lifting floor comes up. This means people dance and even hold meetings on the water. The hotel offers lots of events to be held in the pool space from Christmas parties to networking events, galas, award ceremonies, to photoshoots and filming. It's not just the pool that is historic, the hotel's restaurant is located in the former thermal power station of the historic town baths. It's industrial design means it's spread across three levels with high ceilings. It offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails too. The hotel is in central Berlin, an hour north of the airport. Back in the UK, this Victorian church has been turned into one of the UK's most beautiful swimming pools. And this hidden Grecian swimming pool that's one of the grandest in the UK.
