Shana Clarke

Shana Clarke

Shana is a freelance wine and sake journalist. She was shortlisted for the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards and Named one of the “Top 20 Wine Writers That Wineries Can Work With” by Beverage Trade Network.
Matthew Gaughan

Matthew Gaughan

Matthew, originally from northern England and now based in Sonoma, is a WSET Certified Wine Educator, retailer, and writer, and hosts an educational podcast, Matthew’s World of Wine and Drink.
Tom Hyland

Tom Hyland

Tom is a Chicago-based freelance writer specializing in Italian wines, having written two books on the subject, and has contributed to numerous publications including wine-searcher.com and Decanter. His favorite wine is Barolo, but he will never refuse a glass of...
Nicole MacKay

Nicole MacKay

Nicole is a Calgary-based wine, food and travel writer and editor with bylines in publications such as Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, SOMM TV Magazine and VinePair. She is also the managing editor of Wine Folly.
Alisha Miranda

Alisha Miranda

Alisha is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia who covers food, travel and culture. In 2025, Philadelphia’s oldest press club honored her as Freelance Journalist of the Year.