Kristen Bieler

Kristen Bieler

Senior Editor
Rhône Valley and other France; Germany, Austria

About

Kristen Bieler joined Wine Spectator as a senior editor in 2021. An Arizona native, Kristen graduated from Cornell University with a degree in history, and moved to New York City to pursue a career in journalism. For the past two decades she has been writing professionally about wine, spirits and food, and has traveled to many wine regions around the world for her reporting. Prior to joining the Wine Spectator team, she was the editor in chief of SevenFifty Daily and Beverage Media Group, two leading trade publications for the wine and spirits industry.

She lives in New York City with her husband and their three children, and aside from wine, her passions include travel, theater, cooking, hiking in the mountains and long beach walks.

As War in the Middle East Expands, Winemakers Persevere
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As War in the Middle East Expands, Winemakers Persevere

Plagued by war, bombing and heartbreak, wine producers in Israel, Lebanon and the West Bank …

Oct 9, 2024
8 Spectacular Loire Valley Wines Up to 91 Points
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8 Spectacular Loire Valley Wines Up to 91 Points

Explore this leading French wine region with new reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, …

Sep 4, 2024
There’s a New Star in Town
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There’s a New Star in Town

At Essential by Christophe, chef Christophe Bellanca offers a new take on tasting menus

Oct 15, 2024
French Vintners Carry the 2024 Paris Olympic Torch
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French Vintners Carry the 2024 Paris Olympic Torch

Athletes-turned-winemakers carry the Olympic torch toward Paris

Sep 30, 2024
Alphabetical Guide to Austria
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Alphabetical Guide to Austria

More than 100 wines from Austria were reviewed by Wine Spectator senior editor Kristen …

Sep 30, 2024
Austria Shines
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Austria Shines

Austria’s 2022 vintage is a strong follow-up to the excellent 2021

Sep 30, 2024
Ukraine’s Wine Industry Endures
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Ukraine’s Wine Industry Endures

The country’s vintners endure in troubled times, with export markets key to survival

Sep 30, 2024
9 Sensational Sancerres Up to 92 Points
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9 Sensational Sancerres Up to 92 Points

Discover France's Loire Valley with these new reviews of exciting Sauvignon Blancs priced …

Aug 15, 2024
A Fresh Chapter in the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie War over Miraval
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A Fresh Chapter in the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie War over Miraval

The Italian wine and spirits giant Campari is now caught in the crosshairs of the fight …

Aug 12, 2024