Volume 130 , No . 6 • November / December 2018

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A Chicago retailer shines with tequila and mezcal . By Melissa Sherwin

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How bubblies transcend the holiday season . By Laurie Daniel

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The best in beverage alcohol marketing this past year . By Kyle Swartz

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6 Top 100 Recognizing the best retailers By Jeremy Nedelka

8 Wine Business Napa and Sonoma ’ s 2018 vintages By Jonathan H . Newman

9 Vinsights Tasting vs . smelling wine By Marnie Old

10 Data Driven The impact of craft By Paul Soja

31 Wine Reviews : Best of 2018

34 On the Shelf

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