Shana Clarke

New York

Wine and Travel Writer and Copy Editor at Freelance

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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Articles

Rosé Sake Is the Summer Drink You’re About to See Everywhere

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | Shana Clarke

Credit: Photograph by Eric Isaac / Getty Images There’s no surer sign that summer is underway than the ubiquity of rosé wine in every glass and on store shelves. It’s safe to say that rosé has gone from a trend to a warm-weather mainstay in just a couple of decades. As rosé wine became the unofficially-official drink of summer, sake producers in Japan noticed an opportunity to tap into the zeitgeist. In the last few years, innovative iterations of blush-colored sake have made their way Stateside.
How Māori Winemakers Are Redefining New Zealand Wine with Indigenous Identity

2 weeks ago | foodandwine.com | Shana Clarke

Credit: Courtesy of The TUKU Collective When you visit New Zealand, you’ll likely be greeted with “Kia ora,” a Māori-language welcome widely adopted by the country’s English-speaking population. The Māori were the first people to inhabit Aotearoa, the traditional Māori name for New Zealand, who arrived from Polynesia around 1300.
The Underrated Wine Regions Local Sommeliers Want You to Know

3 weeks ago | gulfshorelife.com | Shana Clarke

Napa cabernets and Champagne flow freely along our shores. But beyond the celebrated favorites lies a vast vinous frontier, with world-class bottles that rarely make it onto local lists. From Lebanon’s ancient vineyards to experimental plots in British Columbia, lesser-known territories craft wines, rivaling their famous counterparts—often, with more approachable price points. Four of our region’s top sommeliers offer expert guidance to the underexplored corners of the wine world.
Top Sonoma Grape Varieties to Try

1 month ago | sonoma.com | Shana Clarke

With its numerous microclimates and distinct terroirs, Sonoma is one of the most exciting places in the United States for wine today. Sonoma County encompasses around 60,000 acres of vineyards throughout 19 various AVAs. From Pinot Noir in cooler areas such as Russian River Valley to Zinfandel in warmer spots like Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma wines are all about variety.
How to do Napa without breaking the bank

Mar 26, 2025 | cntraveller.com | Shana Clarke

Napa Valley has long been a haven for wine lovers. Who doesn’t fantasise about sipping wine while overlooking a vineyard? But wine country vacations are getting expensive: tasting room fees have risen sharply since 2019, according to Silicon Valley Bank’s 2023 Direct to Consumer report. With premium tasting experiences often costing an average of $128 (about £99) per person per winery, a weekend getaway can quickly add up.
How to do Napa without breaking the bank

Mar 26, 2025 | flipboard.com | Shana Clarke

3 hours agoThe 30 Best Cabernet Sauvignons for 2025Traditionally blended in wines across southwestern France, Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily known for its role in the prestigious wines of the Left …4 hours agoChatGPT Can Now Generate A Full Glass Of Wine – Here's Why That's A Big DealSometimes the most significant technological advancements are revealed in the most unexpected ways.
The 7 Best Wines from Women Winemakers, According to Buyers

Mar 3, 2025 | daily.sevenfifty.com | Shana Clarke

The history of wine is filled with examples of strong, innovative women. In Champagne alone, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot perfected the art of riddling; Louise Pommery is credited with inventing Brut Champagne, and Lily Bollinger ran the eponymous house for decades. In the U.S., the first female winemaker on record was Hannah Weinberger of Napa Valley, who took over cellar duties after her husband died in 1882. But women’s contributions to winemaking over time have been immeasurable.
Japanese Winemakers Have a Long History in California Wine. Now, They’re Redefining Its Future.

Jan 23, 2025 | foodandwine.com | Shana Clarke

Akiko Freeman. Photo: COURTESY OF FREEMAN WINERY “I’m a scientist, so I don’t believe in destiny, but I started thinking that maybe there’s something in my blood, in my DNA that speaks to me as far as wine and being in California,” says Eiji Akaboshi, associate winemaker at Freeman Vineyard and Winery in Sonoma. For years, Akaboshi thought he was the first in his family to become a winemaker.
How Restaurant Professionals Are Rethinking Beverage in 2025

Dec 12, 2024 | daily.sevenfifty.com | Shana Clarke

Whether you think of them as resolutions, intentions, or vows, the start of a new year is an ideal time to kickstart new plans. January offers a fresh beginning, for goals both personal and professional. But what do on-premise beverage professionals hope to accomplish in their restaurants and bars in 2025? Some see opportunities to improve internal operations, while others are pausing to rethink their beverage programs altogether.
How Chablis Found U.S. Growth in a Down Market

Nov 14, 2024 | daily.sevenfifty.com | Shana Clarke

Chablis is far from a new category in the U.S., but in recent years, sales have risen significantly. In 2023, the U.S. became the region’s number one export market by value at 36.8 million Euros—an impressive 19 percent increase over 2022—and second in volume at three million bottles, a 6.7 percent increase over 2022. While these numbers are significant, they are also part of a longer sales trend.

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