Volume 134 , No . 6 • September / October 2021
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Departments & Columns
6 On The Web
7 Editor ’ s Note
8 Top 100 Column Seeking Star Retailers By Jeremy Nedelka
9 Vinsights New to Wine ? Study France First ! By Marnie Old
10 Retail Strategies A Lesson from Budweiser By Tom Shay
29 Wine Review : Sparkling Wine
32 Spirits Reviews : Whiskey
34 On The Shelf
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