In a little more than a week, I’ll be heading out on my annual trip to Saratoga Springs, N.Y., to take in the horse races, visit a few favorite restaurants, and greet old acquaintances. This year, because of the election season, I won’t be going with my regular group of horseracing buddies for this weekend’s […]

Several weeks ago a woman who recognized me as “the wine guy” tapped me on the shoulder in a CVS store and asked if I had ever tried wine in a box. I replied that I hadn’t. She seemed disappointed. She said she was at a beach party when the hosts brought out a box […]