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Vintage Crime

A Short History of Wine Fraud

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Vintage Crime

By: Rebecca Gibb
Narrated by: Susan Duerden
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How fakes, fraudsters, and grape crusaders have shaped the world of wine.

This novel take on the history of wine reveals that, whether by adding toxic sweeteners or passing off counterfeit bottles, wine fraud is abundant—and as old as wine itself. Vintage Crime will intrigue even the most sated of wine drinkers with its juicy tales of deception, raising interesting questions along the way: what counts as wine, why do we drink it, and what makes a wine truly authentic?

The world of wine prides itself on its aura of respectability, but it has always had a murky side. Packed with engaging vignettes, Vintage Crime brings to life famous enthusiasts and crafty con artists from ancient Rome to modern-day California. It also introduces us to lesser-known industry figures: the scrupulous merchants, honest growers, and cutting-edge scientists who have led the fight against fraudsters. Author Rebecca Gibb holds the rare, sought-after distinction of Master of Wine, yet she writes in an engaging style that doesn't require any prior wine knowledge, skillfully synthesizing popular wine histories for amateur sleuths and armchair sommeliers alike.

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Interesting history of wine fraud but sadly almost impossible to listen to due to the very strange almost robotic voice of the reader. Every sentence follows the same pattern of intonation, regardless of content. Very distracting.

Interesting book, very oddly read

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Pretentiously annoying narration.
It was so annoying that I could not listen to more than 5 mins

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