A former Napa winemaker is facing fraud charges, accused of mislabeling cheap wines as pricey cabernets. He's been indicted in San Francisco on federal charges of mail and wire fraud that carry potential 20-year prison terms. Hill ran Hill Wine Co. of Napa, which went bankrupt two years ago. Prosecutors contend that Hill sold wine made from grapes produced elsewhere as genuine Napa Valley products. He also allegedly sold wine made from cheaper varietals as Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon, which can go for $100 a bottle.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 03, 2016 04:48 UTC