Maureen Downey shows how she uses a blue light to check the age of the paper used on labels, on a this bottle of fake Romanée-Conti. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Maureen Downey shows how she uses a blue light to check the age of the paper used on labels, on a this bottle of fake Romanée-Conti. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Is Hong Kong awash with fake wines? We seek expert knowledge

Wine authenticator Maureen Downey shares a few tips on telling a faux Bordeaux or a sham champagne from the genuine article

Bernice Chan
Bernice Chan

Updated: 5:53pm, 2 Mar, 2017

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Maureen Downey shows how she uses a blue light to check the age of the paper used on labels, on a this bottle of fake Romanée-Conti. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Maureen Downey shows how she uses a blue light to check the age of the paper used on labels, on a this bottle of fake Romanée-Conti. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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