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Jul/Aug 2015
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Sommelier Spotlight: Social Studies
Laura Maniec of CorkBuzz pairs her passion for wine with consumer education.
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Sangria: A Sweet Deal
With increasing options and continued growth in the category, sangria is becoming a year-round favorite.
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Los Angeles Wine Co. Embraces No-Frills Retailing
Founded as a warehouse-style store in 1982, Los Angeles Wine Co. still proudly sells from bare concrete.
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Belgian Beer’s Boundary
While Belgian beer remains popular, the segment faces stiff competition from domestic craft brewers.
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Bar Talk: Discovering Pineau
French aperitif Pineau des Charentes is gaining ground as a cocktail component.
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