Thomas Jefferson, the Fourth of July, and the $157,000 Fake Wine That Fooled the World
Thomas Jefferson loved fine wine—but decades after his death, his name became tied to one of the greatest wine frauds in history. Here's the remarkable story.
Thomas Jefferson, the 4th of July and a bottle of fraudulent wine
When people think of the 4th of July, many envision grilling hot dogs or burgers, while some also think of fireworks. Many people, however, also think of our forefathers and the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence had a very distinct role in our nation’s love for wine.