Peter Hellman

Legendary New York Wine Shop Sherry-Lehmann Closes
After failing to renew its liquor license, the retailer was shut down by state authorities. …

The Sad Decline of Sherry-Lehmann
The store set the standard for New York wine retail; who's to blame for its troubles?

The Sad Decline of the Queen of New York Wine Stores
For 88 years, Sherry-Lehmann has set the standard for Manhattan wine retail; now it's …

Funds Push Wine As Alternative Asset
Investment funds in wine are increasingly popular in the U.S., but do they offer safe …

Wine as Liquid Asset: Do Wine Investment Funds Deliver?
Investment funds in wine are increasingly popular in the U.S., but do they offer safe …

Cult Cabernet Crime
Principals of wine brokerage firm Bordeaux Cellars are accused of defrauding investors

Cult Cabernet Collateral: How Two Men Allegedly Duped Investors with a Tale of Rare Wines
A federal court indictment says Stephen Burton and James Wellesley offered loans backed by …

Spate of Lawsuits Targets Premier Cru Customers
Approximately 60 lawsuits have targeted customers of the notorious wineshop Premier Cru, …

Customers Ripped Off by Wine Store Now Being Sued
Premier Cru customers had to beg and threaten the wine store for refunds; now a bankruptcy …