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.

Bordeaux 2025 Futures Pricing and Analysis: Cheval Blanc and Others Start the Campaign
News

Bordeaux 2025 Futures Pricing and Analysis: Cheval Blanc and Others Start the Campaign

The latest vintage offers promising quality but tiny quantities; will wineries hold the …

May 11, 2026
An Eye-Opening Blind Tasting
Opinion

An Eye-Opening Blind Tasting

Fifty years ago, the Judgment of Paris opened the world’s eyes to California wine. Today, …

May 1, 2026
What Wine Tastes Best With Gefilte Fish and Freedom?
Opinion

What Wine Tastes Best With Gefilte Fish and Freedom?

Passover begins this week, with families and friends uniting for Seders; two editors debate …

Mar 30, 2026
Straight Talk Episode 33: Memento Mori and Vida Valiente Winemaker Sam Kaplan
News

Straight Talk Episode 33: Memento Mori and Vida Valiente Winemaker Sam Kaplan

The Oklahoma-born winemaker is having his moment as he tackles multiple wine projects, …

Mar 13, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs on Imported Wine
News

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs on Imported Wine

Majority of Justices find White House used improper authority to impose duties; Trump has …

Feb 20, 2026
Danny Meyer Marks 40 Years of His Little Restaurant That Could
News in Print

Danny Meyer Marks 40 Years of His Little Restaurant That Could

Celebrating a milestone for Union Square Cafe, one NYC’s dining landmarks since 1985

Mar 31, 2026
Undefining Moderate Drinking

Undefining Moderate Drinking

The newest Dietary Guidelines update still balks at discussing healthy relationships with …

Mar 31, 2026
Daniel Cathiard, Co-Owner of Bordeaux’s Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte and Napa’s Cathiard Vineyard, Dies at 81
News

Daniel Cathiard, Co-Owner of Bordeaux’s Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte and Napa’s Cathiard Vineyard, Dies at 81

After making his fortune in a family grocery firm and sports retailer, Cathiard revitalized …

Jan 29, 2026
Charlie Palmer’s Wine Country Hotel
News in Print

Charlie Palmer’s Wine Country Hotel

Charlie Palmer’s new Healdsburg destination takes Sonoma by storm

Feb 28, 2026