How much of a VIRGIN are you?
I didn't really realize there were layers to virginity, but it seems that virgins are like onions, filled with layers and full of promise and opportunity.
When I think about "Virgin" the name to me has more of a branded connotation than anything
else. Maybe it is because I am an entrepeneur who's dreams run alongside those of Richard Branson. But more so because my dreams are big and encompass many things, just like the Founder of all things VIRGIN.Now we all know Virgin is a BIG brand, but I bet you don't really know how big they actually are. Check out the list below of some of the the things that Branson as called broke into his "Virgin" brand, including the reason for this writeup...VINO!
Actually to be completely blunt I am a Virgin Virgin (actually I did test listen the radio station, and not too shabby I might say!). I don't think I have tried anything from the Virgin brand lineup. Sorry Branson, but you're still my hero and would love to meet you, over a glass of virgin wine, in a virgin plane... wow now that would be the day!
Virgin Wines
http://www.virginwines.com/
Virgin Radio
http://www.virginradio999.com/shows
Virgin Wines
http://www.virginwines.com/
Now obviously, being a wine enthusiast, you know I am going to chat about Virgin Wines. Now
to be honest, I have to yet to actually drink this wine as of yet, so technically I am a Virgin Wine Virgin. However, the name has some interesting connotations like Apple and Eve, the Forbidden fruit, Vines, evil, innocence, women, and more. check out more info on the wine http://www.virgindrinks.com/drink-details.asp?ProductID=52. I get a very authentic and biblical type of feel as well as a very up-beat, urban, and touche, type of branding to the wine.
to be honest, I have to yet to actually drink this wine as of yet, so technically I am a Virgin Wine Virgin. However, the name has some interesting connotations like Apple and Eve, the Forbidden fruit, Vines, evil, innocence, women, and more. check out more info on the wine http://www.virgindrinks.com/drink-details.asp?ProductID=52. I get a very authentic and biblical type of feel as well as a very up-beat, urban, and touche, type of branding to the wine. Virgin Radio
http://www.virginradio999.com/shows
In a recent walk down downtown Toronto, I notice a poster ad for Virgin Radio and thought, 
"What?... Now Virgin has its own Radio Station?! - where to next, space?" . I actually gave it a listen to this past weekend, and I have to say it was a great station, obviously pop oriented and still not as clear of reception as my amazing XM radio, but it is alright for an FM station.
"What?... Now Virgin has its own Radio Station?! - where to next, space?" . I actually gave it a listen to this past weekend, and I have to say it was a great station, obviously pop oriented and still not as clear of reception as my amazing XM radio, but it is alright for an FM station. Virgin Galactic
http://www.virgingalactic.com/
Yes that is right, I said VIRGIN GALACTIC. So it seems after radio ande wine, comes space! I just read an article in the Globe and Mail recently that mentioned that tickets cost $200,000 per person for the very first flight to Space - which is set to launch in 2010. But don't worry the second and third launch tickets are much more affordable, they are called the Pioneer and 
Voayger tickets. Now to me, If I had millions and millions of dollars, I think it would be pretty cool to be able to have a glass of virgin vino, on the Virgin Galactic - besides I would be a virgin space traveler, so it would all make sense! I bet the wine would be out of this world! :P
Voayger tickets. Now to me, If I had millions and millions of dollars, I think it would be pretty cool to be able to have a glass of virgin vino, on the Virgin Galactic - besides I would be a virgin space traveler, so it would all make sense! I bet the wine would be out of this world! :PTo read the Globe & Mail Article from September 15th click here
Virgin Festival
http://www.virginfestival.ca/
Is this where are the Virgins hang out and drink wine? Now a music festival, that is where it is at! Are they serving Virgin Wines and giving away Free Phones? Music, phones, space, festivals and wine - that is my kind of business.
Virgin Records
http://www.virginrecords.com/
Music and Records both pair well with wine and I'm sure all the musicians use a Virgin Mobile phone to boot!
Virgin Mobilehttp://www.virginmobile.ca/vmc/en/home/language_selection.html
Is your virgin on the move, track her down with a mobile phone made for virgins and wanna be virgins! The Real Question is does it come with a free bottle of wine?
Virgin Music
http://www.shopemi.com/label_page.asp?id=80
We all know that music pairs well with wine! A great Pinot Noir with Feist, or a glass of sauvignon blanc with Coldplay would pair quite beautifully!
Virgin Green Fund
Virgin Airways
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/us/index.jsp
Yes I want to drink wine while I am flying, that shouldn't even be a question! Bring on the Virgin Wine!
http://www.shopemi.com/label_page.asp?id=80
We all know that music pairs well with wine! A great Pinot Noir with Feist, or a glass of sauvignon blanc with Coldplay would pair quite beautifully!
Virgin Green FundIt is always nice when you see an empire taking note of the environment. Branson has donated 3Billion dollars to finding renewable fuel sources and sustainable business practices. To read the Press Release click here
Virgin Airways
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/us/index.jsp
Yes I want to drink wine while I am flying, that shouldn't even be a question! Bring on the Virgin Wine!
So there you have it. And I'm sure there are many more Virgin Brands out there, that I may have missed- but this is a good start at least. If you weren't Virgin lover before this article. You may have just become one. Richard Branson, if you're out there, I hope one day we get to meet. I very much look up to your entrepreneurial spirit and would love to chat you over a virgin glass of vino!
Check out Paxton's blog on all things Naked! www.paxtonswineblog.blogspot.com
Cheers!
Ange
September 17th, 2008
