So Meghan Markle just dropped her second vintage of As Ever rosé, and honestly? I'm fascinated by the strategy here.
The Duchess of Sussex clearly learned something from that first batch selling out in under an hour back in the spring. This time around, she's making some interesting moves that have me scratching my head a bit.
What's Different This Time Around
First off - the alcohol content is down by one percent. Not exactly earth-shattering, but it's there. Maybe she's going for that "I can have three glasses at brunch and still function" market? Smart.
But here's the kicker: you can't just buy one bottle anymore.
The 2024 vintage is only available in packs of three, six, or twelve bottles. Which feels like either a brilliant business move or a way to test how devoted her fanbase really is. Want to try Meghan's rosé? Hope you've got some friends to share with, because you're committed now.
The Marketing Speak is... A Lot
The As Ever newsletter announcement had me rolling my eyes a little, not gonna lie. "Graceful blush hue" and "effortlessly elegant notes" - it's giving very much lifestyle brand trying hard to sound sophisticated.
They're pushing the Provencal comparison again, which honestly makes sense from a positioning standpoint. Nothing says "I have refined taste" like French wine references.
The description mentions "soft notes of stone fruit" and "gentle minerality" - standard wine marketing language that could describe half the rosés on the market. But hey, if it worked for the first vintage...
Summer's End Timing
Releasing this in late August is actually pretty clever. Everyone's had their fill of basic summer wines by now, but there's still enough warm weather left to justify rosé purchases.
Plus, with the bulk-only sales model, she's probably banking on people stocking up for fall entertaining. Nothing says "I'm sophisticated" like serving Duchess-approved wine at your September dinner party.
The Real Question
Will this one sell out as fast as the first? My guess is probably not - the novelty factor is gone, and the bulk requirement creates a higher barrier to entry. But then again, never underestimate the power of royal-adjacent branding.
Either way, Meghan's clearly not messing around with this lifestyle brand thing. The woman knows her market, and she's playing it smart.
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