4 Beverage Dynamics • July/August 2015
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Columns
10
Retail Education
Work on Vacation in Champagne
By Harriet Lembeck
12
Retail Service
Relax, Retailers
By Brian D. Rosen
14
Wine Business
Chateau Cash Flow
By Jonathan H. Newman
16
Trendspotting
Making Special Orders Easy
By Steve McIntosh
Departments
6 Editor's Note
18 Trip Report
19 FYI
22 Brand Spotlight
49 Beer Reviews: IPA
51 Wine Reviews:
American Cabernet Sauvignons
55 On The Shelf
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PG. 18
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