[karpov]

Envy is a deadly sin. I'm bothered by Soros spending millions to elect prosecutors who are on the side of criminals, not by Soros enjoying fancier food and drink than I do. As an NYT commenter wrote, "Do you think everyone should be able to have, say, a Lamborghini, too?".

[ccmay]

The problem is Chinese billionaires who buy grand cru Bordeaux and Burgundy by the case as an ostentatious show of weather. They drink it cold, mixed with Coca-Cola, if you can imagine such a thing.

In reality we are living in a golden age of wine. Excellent wines are being produced for well under $100 a bottle in many places around the world. Dry red wines from Douro in Portugal are my current favorites and many good examples can be had for $20 to $40.