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Big Wine Trouble in Little China: Counterfeiting Ring Busted.
August 25, 2012The news coming out of China is that the Shanghai police have arrested a wine counterfeiting gang, seizing thousands of bottles of “fake Bordeaux” in the process. The ringleader had been running the scam since 2010, using Chinese wine whilst … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Bordeaux, China, Chinese Wine, Counterfeit wine, fake wine, France | Leave a comment //All Chateau Lafite Wine Bottles to Carry Prooftag.
June 16, 2012Chateau 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
Posted in News | Tagged Bordeaux, fake wine | Leave a comment //Renowned Wine Dealer Could Do Hard Time for Alleged Wine Counterfeits.
March 11, 2012Rudy Kurniawan was known as much for his palate as for his keen eye, fixed often on the highest of high-end wine bottles. His presence at wine auctions was constant, at events in Beverly Hills, and offerings at Sotheby’s in … Continue reading
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