Marvin R. Shanken

Editor and publisher

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Marvin R. Shanken is Wine Spectator's editor and publisher.

Our 2025 List

Our 2025 List

Editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken introduces this year’s Top 100 wines and explains …

Dec 31, 2025
From One Generation to the Next

From One Generation to the Next

How Barbara Banke is taking Jackson Family Wines to new heights

Dec 15, 2025
Keeping Up with Jean-Georges

Keeping Up with Jean-Georges

What’s next for one of the world’s top chefs?

Nov 30, 2025
Opus One: An Epic Journey

Opus One: An Epic Journey

Raising a glass to one of California’s most iconic estates

Nov 15, 2025
Raising a Glass to Wine Bars

Raising a Glass to Wine Bars

Celebrating the wide world of wine bars, plus the most recent tasting reports from Tuscany …

Oct 31, 2025
Savoring Italy, Praising California Pinot

Savoring Italy, Praising California Pinot

Highlighting Italy’s exciting regions and another standout vintage for Golden State Pinot …

Sep 30, 2025
Celebrating Fine Wine & Food

Celebrating Fine Wine & Food

Editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken honors 2025’s Restaurant Award winners

Aug 31, 2025
A Summer Guide to White Wine

A Summer Guide to White Wine

Editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken introduces an issue full of white wine wonders

Jul 31, 2025
Fond Memories, and Eyes on the Future

Fond Memories, and Eyes on the Future

Editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken shares stories of Bill Harlan, James Laube and more

Jun 30, 2025