Just days before presenting at the Oscars, Whoopi Goldberg launched her eponymous prosecco label after three years in development. "I like to have the highest grade alcohol to serve my guests," she exclusively told Delish during her launch party on February 28. "I don't drink, but I want to always spend time giving things to people that don't make them feel bad at the end of the day, or curse me the next morning, saying 'Oh, that was terrible stuff.'"
Though Goldberg is sober, she was inspired to create Whoopi Prosecco in part to put out a superior product.
"I always wanted to create alcohol that didn't hurt people and this is a good beginning," she shared. The prosecco is made from 100% organic Glera grapes in Italy and crafted in a certified sustainable winery.
As for when the EGOT winner claims is the best time to indulge? "When you're not going to get in trouble at work for drinking," she joked. (Little does she know we have a bar in the Delish test kitchen!)
Aside from that, she maintains that when—and if—you choose to imbibe is really up to you. "When it makes you happiest, most comfortable, when you want to feel good—it's good any time of the day, but I always say after 10 a.m.," Goldberg said. (Look, I can't say I disagree, but since every rule has an exception, I'll always add a caveat for a good mimosa... you know, the kind that's 95% bubbly and 5% juice.)
As for age old question of whether or not to put ice in your wine, Goldberg's no hater. "I've come to understand that everyone has different taste," she said. "And so if that's what floats your boat, it's the greatest thing."
When we asked who she'd most want to share a (non-alcoholic, of course!) toast with, she revealed that honor goes to her daughter, Alexandrea Martin, who was there to celebrate the momentous occasion with her mom. Hopefully the next time they cheers will be at the premiere of Sister Act 3, which Goldberg teased during the end of our interview and later again on the Oscars red carpet. Fingers crossed!
