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Kristen Bieler
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Senior Editor, Wine Spectator
New York
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By Kristen Bieler Verified| Wine Spectator Verified Few have done more to champion German wines in the U.S. than Rudi Wiest, who passed away March 9 in Henderson, Nev. He was 88. Rudi Wiest Selections, the import business he founded in 1978, offered one of the most influential German wine portfolios in the industry, including iconic estates J.J. Prüm, Karthäuserhof and Egon Müller. His focus was exclusively on Germany at a time when most Americans didn't know much about German wines or held negative perceptions about their quality.
Rhône Valley Report: Sunny side up: The Rhône's hot, dry 2022 vintage yields many excellent wines with surprising freshness
By Kristen Bieler Verified| Dialnet - Universidad de La Rioja@ Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Rhône Valley Report: Sunny side up: The Rhône's hot, dry 2022 vintage yields many excellent wines with surprising freshness Autores: Kristen Bieler Localización: The Wine spectator, ISSN 0193-497X, Vol. 49, Nº. 15, 2025, págs. 52-67 Idioma: inglés Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...)
By Kristen Bieler Verified| Wine Spectator Verified Few have done more to champion German wines in the U.S. than Rudi Wiest, who passed away March 9 in Henderson, Nev. He was 88. Rudi Wiest Selections, the import business he founded in 1978, offered one of the most influential German wine portfolios in the industry, including iconic estates J.J. Prüm, Karthäuserhof and Egon Müller. His focus was exclusively on Germany at a time when most Americans didn't know much about German wines or held negative perceptions about their quality.
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Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator is a prominent international wine publication founded in 1976 in San Diego, California. Originally a tabloid focused on California wines, it was transformed into a glossy consumer magazine by Marvin R. Shanken in 1979. Today, it is recognized as a leading source of wine information, both in print and online. The magazine conducts blind tastings of over 11,000 wines annually, providing detailed reviews and ratings in each issue. It also runs a Restaurant Awards Program that honors restaurants with outstanding wine lists. Wine Spectator hosts various events, including the New York Wine Experience and the Grand Tour, which feature tastings and seminars. Its digital platform offers extensive wine ratings, tasting reports, and original content, reaching a broad audience of wine enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. With a paid circulation of 400,000 and an estimated readership of 3.5 million, Wine Spectator plays a significant role in shaping wine culture and informing consumers about industry trends.
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