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Ryan Reynolds Launches Ugly Estates Wine with Eco-Friendly Packaging and Pop Culture Mascot

The new wine brand debuts in Texas with a casual, sustainable approach and Peggy the Hairless Pug, known as Dogpool, as its quirky mascot.

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Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine with Dogpool in "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Overview

  • Ugly Estates, a collaboration between Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort and Gallo Winery, introduces wine packaged in eco-friendly 1L Tetra Paks, offering 33% more wine than standard bottles.
  • The brand emphasizes an approachable ethos with the tagline '33% more wine, 100% less snob,' targeting casual wine drinkers.
  • Peggy the Hairless Pug, famous for her role as Dogpool in Deadpool & Wolverine, stars as the mascot in the brand's marketing campaign.
  • Currently available in Texas, Ugly Estates offers two wine varieties: Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, both described as smooth and flavorful.
  • Reynolds continues his entrepreneurial streak with Ugly Estates, following successful ventures like Aviation Gin, Mint Mobile, and Wrexham AFC.