IN THIS ISSUE

Volume 138, No. 3 • Fall 2025

GROWTH BRANDS SUPPLIERS OF THE YEAR

Celebrating the best suppliers in wine and spirits By Krystina Skibo and Kyle Swartz

INDUSTRY RESILIENCY

How all three tiers have thrived despite industry headwinds By The Staff

MINNESOTA RETAILERS TAP INTO CANNABIS

Legal THC drives off-premise sales By Kyle Swartz

CATEGORY TRENDS

A deep dive into legal cannabis By Krystina Skibo

4 Editor’ s Note

6 On The Web

8 Data Driven

RTDs Rule for Retailers, Vodka Spikes at Restaurants By Melissa Dowling

10 Retail Strategies

A Lack of Initiative or Over-instruction? By Tom Shay

11 Vinsights

How the Best Sparkling Wines Are Made By Marnie Old

12 Trip Report

Visiting A Finger Lakes Wine Pioneer By Melissa Dowling

36 Tequila Reviews

37 Wine Reviews: American Wines

40 On The Shelf

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