[pinotguy]

I think this is due to the owners (still) sour grapes. At this point, I don't think it hurts Pepin since these boxes were bought and paid for a while ago. I'd be shocked if they were counterfeit. Instead, Sam just can't seem to move beyond what he felt was a personal affront. Pepin rolled a lot of house brands for folks when he was getting established here in the U.S., and nearly all of those clients were dropped as his business grew. I'm not convinced this was done out of spite on Pepin's part, but rather, as he gained clients like Ashton, EO, and as Tatuaje expanded, these were business decisions. Business, like nature at times, can seem cruel and harsh. I don't believe he could continue making these small house/regional brands while fulfilling the commitments to larger clients.