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

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...
Features
The Evolution of Charles Banks 01.06.2016

The former Screaming Eagle owner on the intersection of venture capital and wine.
Features
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...
10 Natural Wines You Need to Taste 12.18.2014

The Natural Winemaking hotbed is unquestionably France, yet adherents are popping up everywhere...
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...
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...
News
Long Island Wines Worth Hunting For 09.06.2013

Long Island as a wine region is coming into its own.
Features
Australia’s Second Act 08.27.2013

Australian winemakers are pushing back on their low-budget image.
Features
Rioja: At the Crossroads of Ancient and Modern 04.22.2013

Kristen Bieler considers Rioja's old and new winemaking methods