The four directors of Maison Labouré-Roi have been thrown in the slammer, charged with the heinous crime of wine fraud. The ol’ Gendarme busted the 180-year-old Burgundy negociant house after an 18-month investigation by the National Fraud Office. Computers and … Continue reading
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Posted in Events | Tagged Tasting Room St Augustine | Leave a comment //Wine Industry Insight has reported that Crushpad, the DIY winemaking service that enabled budding wine enthusiasts to make their own vino is closing its doors. Wine Industry Insight goes on to state that several reliable sources confirm that Crushpad was urgently … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Crushpad, Crushpad closed, Crushpad closing | 8 Comments //Chateau Lafite Rothschild have stated to the Decanter magazine that all bottles of its wine from the 2009 vintage onwards will use Prooftag anti-fraud seals. Prooftag is a capsule seal with a 13-numbered code which can be authenticated on its … Continue reading
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