Ep. 2480 Jessica Dupuy interviews Shana Clarke | TEXSOM 2025

Welcome to Episode 2480 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Shana Clarke at TEXSOM 2025. Amongst other things, Jessica and Shana discuss what makes a great wine story, the "Rule of 3" for a trending story, new opportunities for wineries to be featured in the media, and Shana’s book, 150 Vineyards You Need to Visit Before You Die. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the second year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America. Join us at TEXSOM 2025 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this highly influential wine event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. This special TEXSOM series is made possible thanks to the support of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Uncork Texas Wines program, celebrating and promoting the vibrant culture of Texas wine. More about today’s guest: Shana is an NYC-based wine, sake, and travel writer for consumer publications such as Decanter, Imbibe, Fortune, Conde Nast Traveler, Wine Enthusiast, NPR, and Hemispheres, as well as the wine trade publication SevenFifty Daily and VinePair Pro. She has a Level 3 Advanced certification from Wine and Spirits Education Trust and a Certified Sake Sommelier through the Sake School of America. In July 2020, she was shortlisted for the 2020 Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards and in 2021 was named one of the Top Wine Writers for Wineries to Work With by Beverage Trade Network. She wrote 150 Vineyards You Need To Visit Before You Die, and is a contributing author to the book Bucket List Wine. Connect: Website: https://www.shanaspeakswine.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanaclarke/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanaspeakswine/ More about today’s host: Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine and Spirit Educational Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. Her forthcoming book, Italianity, with co-author Andrea Lonardi MW explores and celebrates the culture of Italian wine. (Release Spring 2026). She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down. Connect: Website: https://www.jessicadupuy.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-norman-dupuy-86486a4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy/# _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!