Ryan Reynolds Ditches Bottles for Boxed Wine with a Pug Twist
Let’s dive into the delightful chaos that is Ryan Reynolds’ latest entrepreneurial escapade! The man who brought us Deadpool is now pairing his wit with wine in a way that would make Bacchus himself sit up and take notice. In a striking move that combines cheekiness with clever marketing, Reynolds is launching “Ugly Estates,” a new boxed wine brand produced in collaboration with the wine behemoth Gallo. Picture this: premium California wine, but instead of the traditional glass bottle, you get a 1-liter Tetra Pak that touts “33% more wine, 100% less snob.” Yes, you read that right—now you can sip in style without the burden of corkscrews or pretentiousness.
The campaign kicks off in Texas, and who better to champion this wine revolution than Peggy, the Hairless Pug? As the canine star who portrayed Dogpool in the recent Marvel flick, Peggy is set to become the face of Reynolds’ latest venture, proving that sometimes a dog really can be man’s best marketing tool. The tagline alone is a masterpiece: “33% more wine, 100% less snob.” It’s the kind of approachable branding that dares you to indulge without the pomp and circumstance of typical wine culture.
Reynolds, no stranger to the business world, has already carved out a niche with successful ventures like Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile—both of which have garnered attention for their unique branding and savvy marketing strategies. In fact, his Mint Mobile deal with T-Mobile for a cool $1.3 billion earlier this year shows he knows how to play the business game. He’s even made headlines for his ownership of Wrexham F.C., showcasing his talent for turning passion into profit on multiple fronts.
But what makes Ugly Estates particularly intriguing is its challenge to the wine establishment. By swapping traditional bottles for eco-friendly Tetra Paks, Reynolds and Gallo are disrupting the wine industry’s status quo—an act that resonates with a growing consumer base that values convenience and sustainability over snobbery. This venture is not just about selling wine; it’s about redefining how we consume it, much like how Reynolds has redefined superhero storytelling with his irreverent humor.
So, as we toast to Reynolds and his pug-powered marketing prowess, let’s raise a glass (or a Tetra Pak) to a future where wine is less about the ceremony and more about the enjoyment. It seems that in the world of boxed wine, we can all be a little less fancy and a lot more fun.
Class dismissed. Don’t forget to bring a Tetra Pak to your next soirée!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Hollywood Reporter
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