Counterfeit wine is becoming the toast of the fraudulent town. As a recent lawsuit reported by Wine Spectator shows, damages can skyrocket into the millions.
If you’re a business owner in the food or beverage industry, you’ll want to do your due diligence to make sure you’re getting what you paid for.
An insider’s guide to counterfeiting wine featured in Businessweek gives a rundown of the collectible scam. Here’s what to watch out for when it comes to five types of counterfeit wine:
Cheers to spotting the real deal!
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