EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ramona Singer - From Housewife To Winemaker
Feb. 19 2011, Published 10:00 a.m. ET
Die-hard fans of The Real Housewives of New York City know how devoted Ramona Singer is to fine wine and now the reality star is putting her money where her mouth is – literally!
The feisty blonde is giving wine lovers a chance to celebrate cocktail hour all year long with her own label – Ramona Pinot Grigio—and she’s giving Breaking Celebrity News all the exclusive details.
“Pinot grigio is my signature drink,” boasted Ramona exclusively to Breaking Celebrity News. “Anytime after 12, once lunch is served I like my wine on the weekends!
“I believe you can be successful at anything as long as you love it and you’re passionate about it. So I love my pinot grigio. There’s nothing out in the market that I liked and I tried quite a few. I liked them but didn’t love them.”
Her fans had a lot to do with her new vine venture.
“A lot of people asked me what brands they should buy.
“I don’t recommend things unless I’m behind it 100%. So I said ‘you know what, gosh, why not do my own wine?’
Ramona partnered with Opici Wines to create her perfect vino.
“I chose the notes, and we figured out that the best grape for the type of wine flavor I like comes from the Venice Valley (Veneto). The flavor all comes from the soil.
“It’s refreshing, smooth and goes with ev