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.

Honey Deuce? Honey, Don’t! There’s a New Champagne Cocktail at the U.S. Open
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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 …

Aug 26, 2026
Your Wine Habit Could Be Doing Public Good
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Your Wine Habit Could Be Doing Public Good

Recycled wine corks find new life in Brooklyn public housing with sustainable cork …

Aug 5, 2026
If Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend, What Does That Make Champagne?
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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 …

Jun 26, 2026
Champagne Taittinger Scores With Special Edition Bottle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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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 …

Jun 11, 2026
Dr. Vinny’s Earth Month Q&A for Environmentally Minded Wine Lovers
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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