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.

Discover the Rhône Valley with These 11 Gorgeous Red Wines
Tasting Reports

Discover the Rhône Valley with These 11 Gorgeous Red Wines

Find a new favorite red wine with our new reviews of excellent Châteauneuf-du-Pape, …

Nov 2, 2023
A Revival in the Loire
Tasting Reports

A Revival in the Loire

For a young generation of vintners, dry Chenin Blanc is the region’s new star

Nov 30, 2023
Mastering Drought Resilience
Opinion

Mastering Drought Resilience

Jean-Marc Lafage adapts to drought in France’s Roussillon

Nov 30, 2023
How Has War Impacted Israel’s Wine Harvest? A Time of Fear and Pain
News

How Has War Impacted Israel’s Wine Harvest? A Time of Fear and Pain

Israeli vintners struggle without workers and fear for employees on both sides of the …

Nov 1, 2023
Our Editors’ Guide to the 2023 Grand Tastings
Opinion

Our Editors’ Guide to the 2023 Grand Tastings

Where do you begin with 200+ wines to taste? Wine Spectator editors share must-try wines …

Oct 16, 2023
10 Resplendent Rhône Reds Up to 92 Points
Tasting Reports

10 Resplendent Rhône Reds Up to 92 Points

Explore France's Rhône Valley with these new reviews of Côtes du Rhône, Gigondas, Vacqueyra…

Sep 28, 2023
A Riesling Royalty Succession Story
Winery Intel

A Riesling Royalty Succession Story

What can wine lovers expect from Trimbach’s 13th generation? Reviews of 12 recently …

Sep 18, 2023
9 Lovely Loire Wines Up to 92 Points
Tasting Reports

9 Lovely Loire Wines Up to 92 Points

Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc star in these new reviews of Sancerre, Vouvray, sparkling …

Aug 24, 2023
Loire Valley Legend Jean Baumard Dies at 92
News

Loire Valley Legend Jean Baumard Dies at 92

The longtime winemaker at Domaine des Baumard brought new acclaim to Chenin Blanc in Anjou

Aug 18, 2023