Scarola

For this week's holiday edition of the Q&A, we pose our questions to Frank Scarola of Scarola Vineyards, a still-new producer that definitely flies under the radar.

Q&A 2009

Owner Frank Scarola makes his wines at Wolffer Estate under the watchful eye of Roman Roth.

New York Cork Club 2009

Edwards's lawyer, Jack Scarola, said last week that his team intended to try and get a statement from the prince about what he may or may not have seen while attending parties with Epstein.

Prince Andrew's link to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein taints royalty in US 2011

He has also served (and still serves) as a consultant for several other producers, including Shinn Estate and Scarola Vineyards.

Q&A 2009

Jack Scarola, a lawyer involved in legal action taken in Florida by women suing Epstein over claims they were sexually abused, has called for the prince to give information he had following visits to see the financier over the last decade.

Prince Andrew under new pressure over link to Turkmenistan 2011

"Mr. Scarola has constantly referred to Mr. Epstein as a pedophile and there's been no proof of that anywhere," Ackerman said.

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Ackerman accused Scarola of repeatedly making statements to several news organizations about the registered sex offender's case.

Conchita Sarnoff: Palm Beach County Judge Denies Press Gag Order Conchita Sarnoff 2011

Scarola argued instead that it would be unconstitutional to impose a gag order on the press.

Conchita Sarnoff: Palm Beach County Judge Denies Press Gag Order Conchita Sarnoff 2011

"There is a complete and total absence of proof that we have engaged in any conduct whatsoever that could be prohibited," Scarola said.

Conchita Sarnoff: Palm Beach County Judge Denies Press Gag Order Conchita Sarnoff 2011

This one, Scarola Vineyards 2005 Masseria Merlot, shows nice ripeness on the nose without being over the top with the oak.

The New York Cork Report: 2009