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Shana Clarke

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  • Wine and Travel Writer and Copy Editor, Freelance
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Covers:  Wine, sake, travel
Freelance Wine, Sake, and Travel Writer @fortune @npr @wineenthusiast and more. Copy Editor. Content Creator. Dim sum lover. NYC and Beyond.

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I am a freelance wine, sake, and travel journalist. Regular outlets include the consumer publications Fortune, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Hemispheres, VinePair, and Imbibe. I also write for the trade publications SevenFifty Daily and VP Pro. I've served as a judge and a writing mentor at the TEXSOM International Wine Awards, hold an advanced certificate degree from Wine and Spirits Education Trust, and am a Certified Sake Sommelier.

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One of the Best Places to Learn About Sake Is in the US

One of the Best Places to Learn About Sake Is in the US

While Japan naturally offers endless opportunities for sake education and travel, New York is a worthy altern…

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How Māori Winemakers Are Redefining New Zealand Wine with Indigenous Identity

How Māori Winemakers Are Redefining New Zealand Wine with Indigenous Identity

New Zealand's Māori winemakers are leading the wine industry to embrace the country's indigenous roots. These…

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The Science and Benefits of Proprietary Yeast

The Science and Benefits of Proprietary Yeast

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The 7 Best Wines from Women Winemakers, According to Buyers | SevenFifty Daily

The 7 Best Wines from Women Winemakers, According to Buyers | SevenFifty Daily

Retailers and wine directors highlight standout bottles from their favorite women winemakers, including a low…

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Japanese Winemakers Have a Long History in California Wine. Now, They're Redefining Its Future.

Japanese Winemakers Have a Long History in California Wine. Now, They're Redefining Its Future.

California was once a hotbed of Japanese wine producers, until 20th-century legislation boxed them out. Over …

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How Restaurant Professionals Are Rethinking Beverage in 2025 | SevenFifty Daily

How Restaurant Professionals Are Rethinking Beverage in 2025 | SevenFifty Daily

From streamlining operations to investing in education, these are the goals that beverage professionals have …

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8 Alternatives to Chateau Rayas, the Southern Rhône’s Most Coveted Grenache

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In the Southern Rhône Valley’s acclaimed Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, Château Rayas both epitomizes the region and stands completely separate from the area’s other revered producers. Like its peers, it gets its powerful personality from the sun-drenched and windswept terroir of the Rhône Valley. But in a region famously defined by blends, Rayas differs by focusing solely on Grenache. It’s this terroir-driven, single-variety style that has made Rayas a standout among Southern Rhône wines.
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7 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Rioja

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Tempranillo is a sneaky little grape. Throughout Spain, you’ll find it going incognito under many different names in different regions: Cencibel in Castilla-La Mancha; Tinto Fino and Tinta del País in Ribera del Duero; Tinta de Toro in Toro; and so many more. But nowhere is it more popular than its birthplace: Rioja. Wine has been made in Rioja for centuries, but the creation of the Haro train station in 1863 brought new visibility to the region.
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7 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Rioja

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4 hours ago To explore the merits of a cave feels a touch silly. On the one hand, caves are humanity’s oldest architecture. Demonstrably a big deal! But on the other hand, when’s the last time any of us were actually in one? For most, the answer is not recently. But if you’re like me and have discovered the …
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Awards

Louis Roederer International Wine Writers Awards

2020 - Pio Cesare Consumer Writer

Shortlisted for the Pio Cesare Consumer Writer of the Year Award