Kristen Bieler
Kristen Bieler has been writing about wine, spirits and food for 15 years. Her work has appeared in a variety of consumer and trade publications. She was the editor of Food & Wine’s annual Wine Guide for seven years. For the past 12 years she has served as senior editor at the Beverage Media Publications, a network of publications for the wine and spirits trade.
March 7, 2018
What Would Jesus Drink? The Resurrection of the Holy Land’s Lost Grapes
“In the Holy Land, we just may have the most interesting wine legacy on earth.” --Oenologist Dr. Elyashiv Drori
November 3, 2016
Animal Energy: South Africa’s Zoo Biscuits, A New Breed of Winemaker
In a country where winemaking is still facing challenges relating to inequality Kristen Bieler profiles a group of progressive winemakers, the Zoo Biscuits, who are challenging the status quo.
January 6, 2016
The Evolution of Charles Banks
The former Screaming Eagle owner on the intersection of venture capital and wine.
November 29, 2015
Jancis Robinson on natural wine, the importance of “points” and the rise of the hipster sommelier
"Because the sommelier community is quite tight-knit, it’s quite easy for prejudices to take hold, and easy to become closed minded." - Jancis Robinson
December 18, 2014
10 Natural Wines You Need to Taste
The Natural Winemaking hotbed is unquestionably France, yet adherents are popping up everywhere from Italy to California.December 18, 2014
Paolo Bea’s Extreme-Artisanal Wines
As the indie rock bands of the wine world, they have a cult following, but for every admiring wine geek or sommelier, there are at least a dozen haters, some more influential than others.September 11, 2014
Provence’s Dark Side: Rosé Gets All the Attention, but Provencal Reds Hold Their Own
Sadly, Provence gets no respect as a red wine region. Admittedly not much red is made; yet some of the reds are on a par with France’s most delicious wines — and are well worth discovery.September 6, 2013
Long Island Wines Worth Hunting For
Long Island as a wine region is coming into its own.August 27, 2013
Australia’s Second Act
Australian winemakers are pushing back on their low-budget image.
April 22, 2013
Rioja: At the Crossroads of Ancient and Modern
Kristen Bieler considers Rioja's old and new winemaking methods
