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Jeremy Shanker
Master Sommelier
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i. Biography
The Climb
Floor service at MINA Group in San Francisco, California, gave Jeremy Shanker a working education in pace, guest reading, and list discipline. From 2015–2017, that sommelier role shaped the habits that later carried into Michael Mina San Francisco, where he became Head Sommelier in San Francisco, California (from 2017). The progression from the floor into leadership is a familiar one in wine programs, but in Shanker’s case it reads as earned movement: steady service, sharpened judgment, and the ability to keep the room moving while the list stays precise. Training at New York University sits behind that path, and the Master Sommelier credential in 2019 marks the point where theory, service, and business acumen met at a higher level. The climb is not framed as a leap; it is a sequence of roles that built toward the Corporate Wine Director post he now holds at MINA Group.
Today
As Corporate Wine Director and Wine Director for MINA Group, Jeremy Shanker works in the practical middle ground between inventory, margin, and guest-facing excitement. His own words put the job in those terms: suppliers, access, and the value of wines that are less visible in retail but useful to the program. The underlying craft here is selection—building a list that functions commercially without flattening the sense of discovery that keeps diners engaged. “Suppliers can help to offer wines that have less retail presence and offer greater margin potential, as well as offering limited wines that will bring more excitement to the program and guests in the door to enjoy them.” “I am currently the Wine Director for MINA Group. Attaining the MS instilled in me not just the wine theory knowledge required for my role, but of equal importance, the work ethic and business acumen necessary.”
Recognition
Jeremy's honors include Master Sommelier (2019).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Jeremy
What is Jeremy Shanker's current role?
As of 2026, Jeremy Shanker is Corporate Wine Director.
Where did Jeremy Shanker train or study?
Jeremy Shanker trained at New York University.
What recognition has Jeremy Shanker received?
Master Sommelier (2019).
