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.
Articles by Kristen Bieler
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What Would Jesus Drink? The Resurrection of the Holy Land’s Lost Grapes 03.07.2018
“In the Holy Land, we just may have the most interesting wine legacy on earth.” --Oenologist Dr. Elyashiv Drori
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Features
Animal Energy: South Africa’s Zoo Biscuits, A New Breed of Winemaker 11.03.2016
In a country where winemaking is still facing challenges relating to inequality Kristen Bieler profiles a group of progressive...
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The Evolution of Charles Banks 01.06.2016
The former Screaming Eagle owner on the intersection of venture capital and wine.
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Jancis Robinson on natural wine, the importance of “points” and the rise of the hipster sommelier 11.29.2015
"Because the sommelier community is quite tight-knit, it’s quite easy for prejudices to take hold, and easy to become closed...
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10 Natural Wines You Need to Taste 12.18.2014
The Natural Winemaking hotbed is unquestionably France, yet adherents are popping up everywhere from Italy to California.
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Paolo Bea’s Extreme-Artisanal Wines 12.18.2014
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...
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Provence’s Dark Side: Rosé Gets All the Attention, but Provencal Reds Hold Their Own 09.11.2014
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...
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News
Long Island Wines Worth Hunting For 09.06.2013
Long Island as a wine region is coming into its own.
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Features
Australia’s Second Act 08.27.2013
Australian winemakers are pushing back on their low-budget image.
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Rioja: At the Crossroads of Ancient and Modern 04.22.2013
Kristen Bieler considers Rioja's old and new winemaking methods
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Matrot Burgundy: In the Sixth Generation, Daughters Take Charge
"As winemakers we are obsessed with quality and we are aware that we are very lucky to take...
Natural Wines of the Aube: Turning Champagne Upside Down
Grower producers in Champagne's southernmost region are leading the way towards a new set of...
Ashbrook Estate: Showcasing the potential of Western Australia's Margaret River
Cath and Kingsley Edwards are a beaming, delightful Aussie couple you want to sit down for a...
Alenza Ribera del Duero: When a Wine Is a Transcendent Pleasure
"This was rich because it seemed like every molecule of the wine was filled with fruit that...