“It pairs and plays well with others,” says Issa Rae of her loyalty to Prosecco. In this episode of the Wine Enthusiast podcast, editor Jacy Topps talks to award-winning writer, actress—and now sparkling wine creator—Issa Rae about why she got into the wine industry.
In October of this year, in partnership with E. & J. Gallo Winery, Rae launched Viarae Prosecco made in Italy with 100% Glera grapes. In an earlier interview with Wine Enthusiast upon Viarae’s launch, Rae said the bottle “unapologetically represents the freedom to let loose and be authentic.”
In this conversation, Rae does just that. Listen to find out if President Barbie drinks Prosecco, with whom Rae would most like to share a glass of Viarae and why one basic dish deserves respect.
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Speakers: Jacy Topps, Issa Rae
Jacy Topps 0:00
Hi, I’m JC Topps, editor here at Wine Enthusiast. I’m sitting down today with Issa Rae from the web series Awkward Black Girl and the HBO series Insecure to the blockbuster hit movie Barbie. Issa Rae has been acting writing, producing and creating for over a decade. And now the Golden Globe nominated actress has a Prosecco label. Welcome, Isa. I’m so glad
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