Peter Hellman

Legendary New York Wine Shop Sherry-Lehmann Closes
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Legendary New York Wine Shop Sherry-Lehmann Closes

After failing to renew its liquor license, the retailer was shut down by state authorities. …

Mar 17, 2023
The Sad Decline of Sherry-Lehmann
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The Sad Decline of Sherry-Lehmann

The store set the standard for New York wine retail; who's to blame for its troubles?

Mar 31, 2023
The Sad Decline of the Queen of New York Wine Stores
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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 …

Jan 5, 2023
Funds Push Wine As Alternative Asset
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Funds Push Wine As Alternative Asset

Investment funds in wine are increasingly popular in the U.S., but do they offer safe …

Nov 15, 2022
Wine as Liquid Asset: Do Wine Investment Funds Deliver?
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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 …

Sep 13, 2022
Cult Cabernet Crime
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Cult Cabernet Crime

Principals of wine brokerage firm Bordeaux Cellars are accused of defrauding investors

Jun 30, 2022
Cult Cabernet Collateral: How Two Men Allegedly Duped Investors with a Tale of Rare Wines
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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 …

Mar 9, 2022
Spate of Lawsuits Targets Premier Cru Customers
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Spate of Lawsuits Targets Premier Cru Customers

Approximately 60 lawsuits have targeted customers of the notorious wineshop Premier Cru, …

May 31, 2018
Customers Ripped Off by Wine Store Now Being Sued
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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 …

Feb 14, 2018