Mitch Frank

Mitch Frank

Senior Editor for News

About

Mitch Frank joined Wine Spectator as associate editor in 2005 and serves as news editor for the magazine and WineSpectator.com. He was promoted to senior editor for news in 2022.

Frank previously worked at Time magazine, where he covered American politics and global affairs. He has published two books for teenage readers: Understanding September 11th and Understanding the Holy Land. Since 2010, he and his family have lived in New Orleans. When he's not tasting wine, Mitch loves great food, great music, and watching the New York Mets break his heart.

A Prince of a Vintner: Robert de Luxembourg Receives Wine Spectator's 2024 Distinguished Service Award
News

A Prince of a Vintner: Robert de Luxembourg Receives Wine Spectator's 2024 Distinguished Service Award

The former screenwriter has excelled at both growing the company behind Château Haut-Brion …

Oct 19, 2024
2024 Grand Tastings: Two Nights Not to Be Missed
News

2024 Grand Tastings: Two Nights Not to Be Missed

Wine Spectator's 43rd Wine Experience kicks off with an all-star evening featuring more …

Oct 19, 2024
More Than 3.7 Million Annual Visitors Help Napa Valley Rebound from the Pandemic
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More Than 3.7 Million Annual Visitors Help Napa Valley Rebound from the Pandemic

The survey conducted by the local tourism council found visitors almost reached pre-pandemi…

Sep 26, 2024
Foley and Other Companies Buy Vintage Wine Estates Brands at Bankruptcy Auction
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Foley and Other Companies Buy Vintage Wine Estates Brands at Bankruptcy Auction

Multiple brands like Clos Pegase, Girard, B.R. Cohn and Swanson Vineyards went on the …

Sep 20, 2024
A Grand Kind of Crazy
Opinion

A Grand Kind of Crazy

Achieving a Grand Award is its own kind of passion project for restaurateurs

Oct 31, 2024
Champagne Fizzles, Prosecco Pops
News in Print

Champagne Fizzles, Prosecco Pops

Champagne makers are optimistic about U.S. sales, and Ferragamo expands its wine portfolio

Oct 31, 2024
Vintage Wine Estates Faces Bankruptcy
News in Print

Vintage Wine Estates Faces Bankruptcy

VWE, owner of several top wine brands, faces an economic downturn

Oct 15, 2024
<em>Wine Spectator</em> Won’t Compromise on Blind-Tasting Standards
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Wine Spectator Won’t Compromise on Blind-Tasting Standards

Wine Spectator reiterates its blind-tasting policy, and Antinori takes sole ownership of …

Oct 15, 2024
The Campaign to Remove Wine from Your Dinner Table
Opinion

The Campaign to Remove Wine from Your Dinner Table

Why is a panel of substance-abuse experts from an agency focused on preventing underage …

Sep 3, 2024