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A PLACE IN THE CROWD
Gin producers have been expanding the variety
of their offerings to entice consumers into
giving this fl avorful spirit a well-earned spot
at the table.
By Robert Plotkin
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RETAILER WINE SELECTIONS
The Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine
Panel recommends a lineup of top quality/value
wines for summer drinking.
By Richard Brandes
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GROWTH BRANDS AT WSWA
The Beverage Information Group honors the
suppliers whose wine and spirits brands won
Growth Brand Awards this year at the recent
WSWA Convention.
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6 Editor's Note
8 FYI
11 Brand Spotlight
68 Advertisers' Index
46 On The Shelf
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