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Columns &
Departments
7 Editor's Note
8 Wine Business
Driving wine sales after the holidays.
By Jonathan H. Newman
9 Trendspotting
"Skinny Prosecco"
By Jessica H. Green
10 Brand Spotlight
Tequila 512 and Cooperstown Distillery
12 Trip Report
Observing the NYISC judging process.
By Kyle Swartz
41 Wine Reviews: Merlot
44 On the Shelf
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