Rachel Shanker
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
Do you have questions about recycling? Organic wine? Or what on earth to do with all your …
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 …
What Wine Tastes Best With Gefilte Fish and Freedom?
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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
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 …
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 …
Harvesttime and Spooky Season Collide in ‘Terroir’
A new horror-comedy short film takes the idea of terroir to its absurd and terrifying …
Editors’ Top Wine Bars in Tokyo
Hot spots for wine lovers in Japan’s capital city
8 Terrific Tuscan Reds Up to 92 Points
New reviews of delicious reds, including Chianti, Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montalcino

