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Sour Grapes is a 2016 documentary directed by Jerry Rothwell and Reuben Atlas. It examines the rise and exposure of Rudy Kurniawan, a wine collector and seller whose counterfeit bottles became part of a major United States wine-fraud case. The film follows collectors, auction activity, and the investigation that revealed the deception. It is intended for viewers interested in documentary crime, wine culture, authentication, luxury markets, and financial fraud.

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Who was Rudy Kurniawan in Sour Grapes?

Rudy Kurniawan was a wine collector and seller who became famous for passing counterfeit bottles and blended wine as rare vintages. Jerry Rothwell and Reuben Atlas follow how he gained trust among wealthy American wine collectors before the fraud unraveled. [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80029708)

How were Rudy Kurniawan's fake wines exposed?

The case began to unravel when experts noticed that bottles labeled as old Domaine Ponsot Clos Saint-Denis vintages could not be genuine because that wine was not produced until 1982. The documentary also follows collectors such as Bill Koch who investigated suspicious bottles and auction lots. [Sour Grapes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sour_Grapes_%282016_film%29)

Who directed Sour Grapes, and where was it released?

Jerry Rothwell and Reuben Atlas directed Sour Grapes, which was released in 2016. Netflix lists it as a documentary about a major fine-wine fraud case. [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80029708)

Was Rudy Kurniawan convicted?

Yes. Kurniawan was convicted in the United States of mail and wire fraud and received a 10-year federal prison sentence in 2014. [Rudy Kurniawan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_Kurniawan)

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