The Crusade Against Counterfeits

Collectors and vintners try to rid the auction market of fake wines. How big is the problem?
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From the Dec 15, 2009, issue

Fake wines are the bane of any collector’s existence. We examine just how deep the problem is and what is being done to rid the auction market of counterfeits.

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