Dom Pérignon Tastes Like Club Soda? Why Fake and Damaged Wines Are Fooling Even the Experts. In a recent tasting, a suspicious bottle of Dom Pérignon raised eyebrows with brittle foil, aggressive fizz, and lackluster flavor—prompting a serious question: was it fake? Learn how wine fraud persists, how to spot red flags, and why sourcing from trusted sellers is your best defense against counterfeit bottles.

We’ve had several conversations with large wine collectors up and down the East Coast in recent weeks. Their ages range from 60 to 75, but the bottles in their cellars are at least 20 times that number. The common thread is collectors have too much wine that may be influencing their buying. Learn more!