I thought I was in control: Ex-Napa Valley winemaker apologies as hes sentenced in $2.5 million grape scam

I thought I was in control: Ex-Napa Valley winemaker apologies as hes sentenced in $2.5 million grape scam

Booze has ruined his life at every turn — he was convicted of stealing grapes 10 years ago, mislabeling wine, and now says his “addiction to alcohol” was at the root of it all.

Originally published by www.mercurynews.com at 2026-02-27 19:00:28