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Moscato Madness
departments
Editor's Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
FYI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Retail Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
California Wine Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Beer Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Brand Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
On The Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Advertisers' Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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The varietal's exponential growth in the U.S.
market has proven to be more than just a fad.
By Chantal Martineau
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Light, Mixable … and Innovating
Canadian whisky makers are bringing out new
flavored products, and superpremium and highproof expressions to try to spur consumer interest.
By Kate Strandness
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Retailer Wine Selections
The Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine
Panel recommends a lineup of top quality/
value zinfandels.
By Richard Brandes
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