FBI Busts Fraudulent $13 Million Wine and Whisky Investment Scheme
A British citizen stands accused of masterminding a grift swindling elderly victims across the U.S. through promises of big …
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Cult Cabernet Crime
Principals of wine brokerage firm Bordeaux Cellars are accused of defrauding investors
Sommelier Caleb Ganzer Reaches Agreement with District Attorney on Arson Charges
Accused of torching two outdoor dining sheds in 2021, the sommelier will pay restitution to the New York dining spots
Cult Cabernet Collateral: How Two Men Allegedly Duped Investors with a Tale of Rare Wines
A federal court indictment says Stephen Burton and James Wellesley offered loans backed by Burgundies and Bordeauxs, but …
The Court of Master Sommeliers Is Expelling Six Members. Is It Enough to End a Culture Many Call Toxic?
The move comes after months of investigation of sexual harassment and assault complaints
$1 Million Wine Heist Nabs Rare Yquems and DRC Montrachets from Grand Award Winner Atrio
Dozens of bottles of the legendary Sauternes dessert wine and Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanée-Conti go missing from the …
Hubert de Boüard of Château Angélus Convicted in St.-Emilion Classification Case
A Bordeaux tribunal finds the winery owner and winemaking consultant exercised influence over the classification that …
New York Star Sommelier Arrested and Accused of Arson
Caleb Ganzer, wine director and co-owner of La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, allegedly set fire to outdoor dining spaces …
Sonoma Winemaker Dies in Car Crash
Gary Farrell enologist Mark Osborne was killed when he was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle; vineyard manager Ulises …
U.S. Authorities Deport Wine Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan
According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the man known as Dr. Conti was flown to Indonesia on April 8. What he'll …
Mob Wines: New Pinot Noir from a 'Sopranos' Star, Old Collectibles from the Cellar of John Gotti
Actress Drea de Matteo introduces Gangster Goddess Pinot, and a Queens wine shop sells the late Gambino boss’ high-end …
Wine Ponzi Schemer John Fox Released Early from Prison
The former owner of bankrupt retailer Premier Cru, who defrauded customers out of millions of dollars in collectible wines, …