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millennial_vulcan ago

What a rad post. Taken me several days to read through it all! Just wanted to say for sure wineries are washing machines for the elite. Look no further than this group of sketch balls LOL

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_celebrities_who_own_wineries_and_vineyards

Also,

”Russians are major investors in French vineyards, but it’s the Chinese who have made headlines with their rapid acquisition of Bordeaux châteaus over the past three years. Bordeaux’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) has a desk devoted to helping Chinese investors in the region, but denied any firsthand knowledge of money laundering. “We are just intermediaries. There are intelligence services that follow these transactions very closely,” said Emmanuelle Fragnaud, project manager for the Chinese market at the CCIB.”

”As the exclusive partner for Christie’s vineyard real-estate division for Chinese investors in the southwest of France, Maxwell has plenty of contact with prospective Chinese owners. She’s never had a Chinese investor arrive with a suitcase of cash, but admits their clients have been carefully vetted. “Of course we don’t know how they earned their money.”

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/are-french-wineries-being-used-for-money-laundering-48804

“Of course we don’t know how they earned their money” DOUBLE LOL!!

Wasn’t there a popular show from like 40 years back about shady types at a California winery. Wanna say Reagan’s ex wife (TRIPLE LOL, can’t make this shit up!) was in it.

Thanks again Vindi! <3

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fogdryer ago

Maynard Keenan has a winery in Az. Self proclaimed pedophile Tool is his band.

Maynard James Keenan, born James Herbert Keenan, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actor, martial artist, and winemaker.

millennial_vulcan ago

Interesting, thanks! Of course D Barrymore has a winery too. Wonder What demons she’s hidden there.

Vindicator ago

:-)