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In this Issue SUMMER 2025, VOL. 5 NO. 1

14 TRADE TIPS

9 VINSIGHTS

4 FIRST SIP

How the best sparkling wines are made

Questions to help you pick the perfect rum

The joys of summer

By Melissa Dowling By Melissa Dowling By Marnie Old

5 WHAT I’M DRINKING NOW

14 SPIRIT REVIEWS

10 DEEP DIVE

The judges of the New York International Spirits Competition serve up their latest ratings of tequilas

Exploring the orange wines of Georgia

Jordan Harris and the Paint the World Pink

By Melissa Dowling

6 DRINKS

11 FOOD PAIRINGS

17 CHEERS WINE PANEL REVIEWS

Summer cocktails that shine

Bourbon and barbeque ideas, plus pairings for Palomas

By Melissa Dowling By Melissa Dowling

Our experts select and rate assorted wines with a price tag of less than $30

8 MEET THE MIXOLOGIST

13 NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS

Q&A with Taylor Johnson of Echelon Kitchen & Bar in Ann Arbor, MI.

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