The Grammy award-winning singer, Mary J. Blige, announced the launch of her first Sun Goddess Wines collection on Monday. The limited-edition collection, in collaboration with the Fantinel Winery, features two new wines: an Italian Pinot Grigio Ramato (rosé) and Sauvignon Blanc.
What We Know:
- As a longtime fan of the vineyard’s Pinto Grigio, Blige knew this collaboration was a perfect fit for her. “After walking through the vineyards and tasting with the Fantinel family, I felt extremely connected to the place, and more importantly, the people,” Blige said in a press release.
- According to ESSENCE, Blige said R&B crooner and friend Maxwell was who first introduced her to the Fantinel Winery. She felt inspired walking through the Italian vineyards and having tastings with the Fantinel family.
- Blige teased the news of her new wine collection on Instagram yesterday by posting an animated sun goddess illustration, writing, “Happy Sunday! I got a surprise coming tomorrow!! #notmusic #newmusiccomingsoon #BLM.” Then later posted an update.
- The brand name “Sun Goddess” was a nickname given to Blige by her sister LaTonya, which she earned for her love of being outdoors and soaking up as much Vitamin D as possible. “When I hang out with my sister and we’ll [vacation] to an island or something like that, I hang out in the sun a little longer than everybody else,” Blige said.
- “We are thrilled to partner with Mary on these exquisite wines. She is an icon whose creativity, passion, and strength has driven her to unparalleled success in all her endeavors,” read a statement from Marco Fantinel, CEO of Fantinel Wines. “From day one, it was clear she shares our philosophy for producing wines of the highest quality, authentic expressions of our land, dedication and craftsmanship, and we could not think of a better partner and collaborator to bring customers these beautiful new wines.”
Both wines are available for pre-order on wine.com for $19.99 per bottle and or you can find Sun Goddess in New York, New Jersey, and Europe. Both wines will soon be available nationwide in the U.S.
