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TEQUILA'S RISING STAR
Propelling the Mexican spirit into the fi rmament
are celeb involvement, silvery expressions
and celestial craftsmanship.
By Thomas Henry Strenk
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RETAILER WINE SELECTIONS
The Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine
Panel recommends a lineup of top quality/
value pinot noirs.
By Richard Brandes
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
The 30
th
Annual Beverage Dynamics
Advertising & Promotion Awards competition.
Departments
6 Editor's Note
8 FYI
10 Retail Education
51 Advertising Index
57 On The Shelf
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