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Volume 124, No. 1 January/February 2012
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10 Retailer of the Year 2012
Gary's Wine & Marketplace is now one of the top upscale beverage alcohol and food emporiums in the U.S., and on its 25th anniversary in business, this three-store northern, New Jersey chain, led by Gary Fisch, is just getting started.
By Gerry Khermouch
19 Bullish on Irish Growth continues unabated as
major players invest in the category.
By Tom Strenk
25 Wine Goes With Everything
When pairing wine with food, the new rule is, "There are No Rules."
By Jack Robertiello
29 On The Horizon Canadian whiskies aim to
attract new consumers in the coming year.
By Kate Strandness 33 Retailer Wine
Selections The Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine Panel recommends a lineup of top quality/value zinfandels.
By Richard Brandes departments
Editor's Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 FYI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Retail Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 On The Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Advertisers' Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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