Cheers To The Good Life! A Look At VH1 Stars Turned Winemakers + Distillers
While many of our VH1 reality stars have created cosmetics, designed clothing lines, or have written a book or two, only a select few have branched into the world of wine and liquor. Coming from varying backgrounds, each of these celebrities have brought their distinct flair to their drink of choice. Check out the list below of VH1 stars who have made their way into our wine cellars and liquor cabinets. We'll toast to that!
Big Ang - Big Ang Wines
Back in 2013, Big Ang launched her brand of wines with 3 varietals - Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Prosecco. On an episode of Miami Monkey, Big Ang and her daughter, Raquel, tasted Big Ang Wine for the very first time and instantly knew it would become as successful as Big Ang hoped.
Carla Facciolo - Carla Facciolo Wines
In addition to her line of handmade soaps, since leaving Mob Wives, Carla launched her brand of wines with 2 varietals - Montepulciano and Trebbiano.
Jackie Christie - Jackie Christie Signature Blend Bossard Cognac XO
On Basketball Wives LA we watched Jackie travel all the way to France to be a part of the creation of her very own cognac. In an exclusive VH1 interview, Jackie Christie described her liquor as sweet, sensual, and sexy.
Rich Dollaz - 79Gold
In February 2014, Rich Dollaz launched his brand of caramel spirit with "a precisely calculated blend of sweet Caramel and rich vanilla". On the most recent season of Love & Hip Hop, Rich Dollaz asked Cyn Santana to be the face of the brand.
Tameka "Tiny" Harris - Tiny's Tequila
Recently Tiny expanded her business ventures into the world of tequila with 2 flavors - Lime Light and Orange Blossom. When creating the tequila Tiny had two goals in mind - "it had to taste GREAT and it had to have minimal burn"; Tiny's Tequila is the perfect blend of strong but sweet.
Nicole Murphy - Destiny Moscato
Last year we watched on Hollywood Exes as Nicole Murphy celebrated the launch of her Destiny Moscato. The Destiny Moscato collection offers 2 varietals of sparkling moscato - Ruby and Diamond. According to the brand's site, Destiny is "a beautiful sparkling American moscato with unique blends of both sweet and citrus flavors with the effervescence of fine champagne."
Torrei Hart - Skimpy Mixers: Cherry Limeade
On Atlanta Exes we watched as Torrei Hart developed her own flavor of Skimpy Mixers and celebrated at the launch party. According to the Skimpy Mixers website, "Like other Skimpy Mixers, the new Cherry Limeade flavor is low in sugar and has just 20 calories per serving. The hot pink mixer incorporates Torrei's likeness and signature on the distinctive zebra-print packaging."
Mona Scott-Young - Myx Fusions Moscato
CEO of Monami Entertainment and Executive Producer of Love & Hip Hop, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, and Love & Hip Hop Hollywood, Mona Scott-Young launched her moscato wine with 4 flavors - Moscato, Moscato & Mango, Moscato & Coconut, and Moscato & Peach. The moscato is packaged in single-serving signature cobalt blue bottles and "the easy to open, twist off cap makes Myx the perfect choice for any casual occasion, while the beautifully designed package and premium quality delivers the elegance of wine." With Nicki Minaj as the spokesperson for the brand, like all of Mona Scott-Young's business ventures, Myx Fusions is a highly popular success.
Karlie Redd - Upcoming Rum Brand
Back in April, TMZ announced that Karlie Redd inked a deal with Local Choice to create a custom rum. On Instagram Karlie posted a picture of the article with the caption: "Soon you will be able to taste one of the best rums at a store near you! I'm just a girl from Trinidad who is making my dreams a reality! Giving back is of top priority. History in the Making!". We can't wait to taste this concoction!