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.

Exclusive: In a Major Pinot Noir Purchase, Constellation Buys Sta. Rita Hills Icon Sea Smoke
News

Exclusive: In a Major Pinot Noir Purchase, Constellation Buys Sta. Rita Hills Icon Sea Smoke

The Santa Barbara County winery was a key player in the region’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay …

May 8, 2024
Bordeaux’s Futures Campaign Nearing Finish Line. Who's Offering Bargains?
News

Bordeaux’s Futures Campaign Nearing Finish Line. Who's Offering Bargains?

The 2023 vintage is strong but not a blockbuster and merchants are increasingly questioning …

Jun 12, 2024
Where Can You Find 235 Amazing Wines? At the <em>Wine Spectator</em> Grand Tour
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Where Can You Find 235 Amazing Wines? At the Wine Spectator Grand Tour

The three-city series of tastings began in New Orleans with a packed house of outstanding …

Apr 30, 2024
Why Do We Love Wine in New Orleans? Because We Love Life
Opinion

Why Do We Love Wine in New Orleans? Because We Love Life

Over 230 wineries will be pouring some of their best at the Wine Spectator Grand Tour on …

Apr 23, 2024
Wine, Weed and Willie
Opinion

Wine, Weed and Willie

Wine sales take a dip in January, but cannabis makes a jump. Is Dry January really High …

Apr 30, 2024
2023 New York Wine Experience
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2023 New York Wine Experience

More than 4,000 wine lovers gathered in New York City for  Wine Spectator 's signature event

Feb 29, 2024
The Necessary Luxury
Opinion

The Necessary Luxury

Wine helps us thrive, not just survive

Feb 29, 2024
A Healthful Polyphenol Might Cause Red Wine Headaches
News in Print

A Healthful Polyphenol Might Cause Red Wine Headaches

The Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation will fund additional research

Feb 29, 2024
The Year in West Coast Winery Deals
News in Print

The Year in West Coast Winery Deals

The pace of acquisitions slowed in 2023, with some notable exceptions

Feb 29, 2024