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A longtime journalist and editor, she writes about Switzerland with a special love for its wines, landscapes, and culture. Her books blend reporting, travel, and local knowledge in a way that feels both practical and inviting.

by Ellen Wallace

by Ellen Wallace

by Ellen Wallace
Based in Switzerland, Ellen Wallace has worked for decades as a writer, journalist, and editor. Her own author and profile pages describe a career that has included international reporting and publishing, with a strong focus on Swiss wine, travel, and culture.
She is the author of books including Vineglorious! Switzerland’s Wondrous World of Wines and Wine Hiking Switzerland. Her work stands out for pairing a reporter’s curiosity with an on-the-ground feel for place, making complex subjects approachable for general readers.
Wallace presents herself as an American-raised Swiss writer who has spent many years exploring the country’s vineyards and regions. That background helps explain the appeal of her work: it invites readers not just to learn facts, but to experience Switzerland through its scenery, traditions, and food-and-wine culture.