Rachel Shanker

Rachel Shanker

Social Media Manager

About

Rachel Shanker joined Wine Spectator in March 2022 as an assistant tasting coordinator and became social media manager in 2025. A BFA graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, she earned her WSET Level 3 Sommelier Certification with distinction in 2022. Her favorite wines include Burgundy, Chianti Classico and German Riesling.

Dr. Vinny’s Earth Month Q&A for Environmentally Minded Wine Lovers
Wine IQ

Dr. Vinny’s Earth Month Q&A for Environmentally Minded Wine Lovers

Do you have questions about recycling? Organic wine? Or what on earth to do with all your …

Apr 22, 2026
Love Aged Pinot Noir? How About 600 Years Old?
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Love Aged Pinot Noir? How About 600 Years Old?

A new study reveals French viticulture is more than 2,500 years old, plus ancient DNA that …

Apr 2, 2026
What Wine Tastes Best With Gefilte Fish and Freedom?
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What Wine Tastes Best With Gefilte Fish and Freedom?

Passover begins this week, with families and friends uniting for Seders; two editors debate …

Mar 30, 2026
Ashley Graham Wants to Cause Disruption With Her New Lambrusco
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Ashley Graham Wants to Cause Disruption With Her New Lambrusco

The supermodel and entrepreneur releases a sparkling red wine named Lucci

Feb 20, 2026
The Winter Olympic Village’s Casa Italia Is Pouring a Gold Medal Wine List
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The Winter Olympic Village’s Casa Italia Is Pouring a Gold Medal Wine List

The art, food and elite 26-selection all-Italia wine list the Italians are showcasing at …

Feb 11, 2026
Taylor Swift-Endorsed Sancerre Sells Out Amid “Champagne Problems”
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Taylor Swift-Endorsed Sancerre Sells Out Amid “Champagne Problems”

A glimpse of a French Sauvignon Blanc in the Disney+ documentary The End of an Era  leads …

Jan 9, 2026
Harvesttime and Spooky Season Collide in ‘Terroir’
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Harvesttime and Spooky Season Collide in ‘Terroir’

A new horror-comedy short film takes the idea of terroir to its absurd and terrifying …

Oct 30, 2025
Editors’ Top Wine Bars in Tokyo
Restaurants

Editors’ Top Wine Bars in Tokyo

Hot spots for wine lovers in Japan’s capital city

Oct 31, 2025
8 Terrific Tuscan Reds Up to 92 Points
Tasting Reports

8 Terrific Tuscan Reds Up to 92 Points

New reviews of delicious reds, including Chianti, Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montalcino

May 8, 2025