A man who rose to fame in the world of fine wine turned out to be the mastermind behind one of the most notorious wine forgeries in history. Rudy Kurniawan's reputation for rare and expensive wines came with a hidden secret: he was selling counterfeit bottles to the elite, all while hosting extravagant parties. Today, the story of how Rudy's wine empire crumbled, revealing his fraudulent operation that shook the very foundations of the wine industry.
Kalimotxo (Cocktail)
2 parts red wine, something Spanish
1 part Mexican Coke
Lemon wheel, for garnish
Mix both parts in a glass with ice
Garnish with a lemon wheel, and enjoy!
Kalimotxo (Mocktail)
2 parts non-alcoholic red wine, something Spanish
1 part Mexican Coke
Lemon wheel, for garnish
Mix both parts in a glass with ice
Garnish with a lemon wheel, and enjoy!
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Ingredients for next episode (cocktail): whiskey, gin vermouth, grand marnier
Ingredients for next episode (mocktail): non-alcoholic whiskey, non-alcoholic gin, red grape juice, orange juice
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Sources:
“The $28 Million Story Behind the Biggest Wine Fraud in History”
“Wine Forger Who Duped Hollywood Producers and California Billionaires Strikes Back”
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Music Credit: "The Cool Side"
Artist: Jonathan Boyle
Composer: Jonathan Boyle
Audio Source: PremiumBeat.com
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