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Wine That Hides Murder? The Dark Secrets of These 19 Crimes For centuries, wine has been a symbol of celebration, culture, and sophistication—an elegant companion at dinner tables and intimate gatherings. Yet behind every bottle of fine wine lies a darker history, one steeped in deception, betrayal, and even murder. While wine glances innocent today, there is a shadowy legacy of 19 crimes—real or legendary—where wine was not just a beverage, but a silent accomplice in some of history’s most chilling murders. Why Wine and Murder? The idea that wine could mask poisoning dates back to ancient times. Today, while modern science has made such covert assassinations far less likely, the allure of wine’s hidden danger persists in folklore, true crime, and dark fiction. The mixture of alcohol, acidic content, and often undetectable poisons in vintage wines has inspired stories where a glass of “wine” becomes a lethal instrument.