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.
Honey Deuce? Honey, Don’t! There’s a New Champagne Cocktail at the U.S. Open
Moët & Chandon introduces the perfectly Instagrammable Moët Serve and Club de Tennis …
Your Wine Habit Could Be Doing Public Good
Recycled wine corks find new life in Brooklyn public housing with sustainable cork …
If Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend, What Does That Make Champagne?
Piper-Heidsieck releases a limited-edition Marilyn Monroe Cuvée in celebration of the …
Champagne Taittinger Scores With Special Edition Bottle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The French bubbly house returns as official Champagne of the men’s soccer tournament for …
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?
Passover begins this week, with families and friends uniting for Seders; two editors debate …
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 …

