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Wine Industry Loss: Marvin R. Shanken Dies

Updated 2026-10-30 23:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Marvin R. Shanken, the longtime editor and publisher of Wine Spectator magazine, passed away at age 83. His work significantly elevated American wine business profiles.

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Marvin R. Shanken, the longtime editor and publisher of Wine Spectator magazine who was instrumental in elevating the profile of American wine business, died Thursday in Manhattan. He was 83. Shanken started his career in 1972 when he bought a small industry newsletter named Impact, which became a k
2026-10-30 22:58 UTC
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