Kylie Minogue Wines Prosecco Rose, 75cl

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I got my hands on the bottle and thought it looked like any other supermarket bubbly rose, the hearts were a lovely touch although it did make me think this might not be a great wine. I'm always apprehensive when too much effort has gone into the bottle as it sometimes is an overcompensation but nevertheless, I continued testing openminded. Again, why? Well, there are three possible reasons for this. The first is that it’s actually good. And, who knows, it might be. After all, Decanter has called it “lively, fresh and a little fruitier on the palate”. I have been incredibly touched by the joy our wines have brought to so many people in the last year, and am excited to release our new 2020 rosé vintages including a very special Prosecco rosé,” she added. When opening a bottle of prosecco, remember it will behave far better and more predictably if it has been left to sit and chill for a few hours. Warmth and/or rough handling both make for an explosive cork situation, meaning more mess and waste. Fizz should go into glasses, not onto ceilings.

Kylie’s No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé has a plain bottle but the prominent zero indicating it contains zero percent alcohol is in the shape of a heart. It is described as “a complex and finely balanced sparkling rosé, minus the alcohol.” A supermarket, celebrity wine can be one of two things- overly hyped because of the heavy marketing or, a really surprisingly good wine with plenty of hype for all the right (tasty) reasons. Christ, why? Because these people are celebrities, that’s why. They live to serve the public. And sometimes that means bottling their very essence for the enjoyment of the greater world. Minogue’s full rosé range will be available at Harvey Nichols, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Tesco and Ocado. From here on in, keep the bottle pointed away from yourself and anyone present, especially people's faces – about a 45 degree angle is good.Ever since I completed my WSET Level 1 Award in Wines I've had people coming to me for my expert opinion on certain wines, and the one I'm asked the most about is a celebrity wine that people typically say surprised them. Kylie Minogue released a range of wines and the Prosecco Rose has been building up a lot of hype. Staying in alone and meticulously researching different wines on the internet until you have achieved a reasonable level of proficiency? Sure, or that. To us, the aroma was very subtle indeed – even to the one out of three of us not suffering with flu. But it had a pleasant amount of bubbles, was gentle on the palate and tasted good. It was completely inoffensive, like the former Neighbours actress herself.

If you can feel the cork pushing to leave the bottle already, get a glass ready. Otherwise, with the bottle gripped in one hand, slowly pull up the cork with the other. It may be quite stiff at first – if so, alternate pulling and twisting motions – but as you go you'll start to feel the pressure from within helping you out. It’s only 22 calories per 100ml – which is around 80 fewer calories per glass than a standard glass of Prosecco – making it a delicious, lighter alternative. It was really refreshing and had notes of fresh strawberries. Like the other drink, it had a pleasant amount of fizz and it was enjoyable to drink, even on its own. I wonder how traditional winemakers feel about this. Probably the same as traditional children’s authors when celebrities started churning out books as an additional revenue stream (Kylie published The Showgirl Princess in 2006), or fragrance houses when celebrities did the same with scent (Darling by Kylie Minogue was released in 2007). And who are Kylie’s celeb competitors in this arena? Graham Norton has a prosecco. So do the Delevingne sisters. And Amy Childs, who used to be on The Only Way is Essex.Pop singer Kylie Minogue has secured another hit for herself, this time in the world of wine as her Prosecco rosé has become the number one brand in the UK after just 10 months, according to Neilson data. With your other hand, untwirl the cage fastening. Uncover your thumb, lift off the cage and replace your thumb over the cork.

The singer launched her eponymous wine range in the UK with a southern French rosé on 28 May last year to coincide with her birthday, and in less than a year has expanded the brand to include an organic Cava, Margaret River Chardonnay, Côtes de Provence rosé, Languedoc Merlot and Gascony Sauvignon Blanc. Oh, here we go, another celebrity with a vanity alcohol brand. Is this a vanity alcohol brand, though, or is it the nation’s favourite alcohol brand?Did you say there was a third reason? Oh, yes. It’s that wine is difficult, people are stupid and sometimes it’s just easier to buy a bottle of something if it’s got a pop star’s name on it.