Former Winemaker Jeff Hill Arrested on Fraud Charges

Infamous former Napa Valley winemaker Jeff Hill has been indicted by a federal grand jury in San Francisco for alleged mail and wire fraud dating back to 2013. His arrest yesterday was the result of an investigation by the TTB, and led to his first court appearance in Fresno.You may recall, Jeff ran Hill Wine Company (HWC), which filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in 2014. The US Attorney claims Jeff obtained grapes and/or wine grown outside of Napa and then