Ken Hall is a longtime observer of the antiques and collectibles scene. His column, Gavels 'n' Paddles, is a recap of recent auction activity across the U.S. It is seen in several antiques and collectibles trade magazines.
The digital revolution–and, more to the point, the internet and information age–have catapulted wine collecting from a pastime once reserved for rich male snobs to persons of every conceivable stripe...