Marvin R. Shanken, Influential Wine Spectator Publisher, Dies at 83

Marvin R. Shanken, Influential Wine Spectator Publisher, Dies at 83

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Marvin R. Shanken, who purchased the struggling newsletter Wine Spectator in 1979 and transformed it into a leading American wine publication, has died at age 83. His work significantly influenced wine culture and how Americans appreciate wine.

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