Mitch Frank

Mitch Frank

News Editor

About

Mitch Frank joined Wine Spectator as associate editor in 2005 and serves as news editor for the magazine and WineSpectator.com.

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.

Editors’ Guide to the 2023 Grand Tour Tastings
Opinion

Editors’ Guide to the 2023 Grand Tour Tastings

To assist with your evening’s explorations, five members of the Wine Spectator editorial …

Mar 31, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank and Its Wine Division Have a New Home
News

Silicon Valley Bank and Its Wine Division Have a New Home

North Carolina–based First Citizens Bank has bought the troubled SVB, including nearly $1.2 …

Mar 28, 2023
Exclusive: Ornellaia's Axel Heinz Will Become CEO of Château Lascombes
News

Exclusive: Ornellaia's Axel Heinz Will Become CEO of Château Lascombes

Gaylon Lawrence and Carlton McCoy hire the winemaker for their Bordeaux project after a …

Mar 23, 2023
José Andrés Charity World Central Kitchen Appoints New CEO
News

José Andrés Charity World Central Kitchen Appoints New CEO

Philanthropic veteran Erin Gore will help Andrés widen his efforts to feed people in need …

Mar 22, 2023
What Happens When a Favorite Bank for the Wine Industry Collapses?
Opinion

What Happens When a Favorite Bank for the Wine Industry Collapses?

The U.S. government has stepped in to safeguard Silicon Valley Bank customers' money, but …

Mar 14, 2023
Wait, Rombauer Doesn't Make a Pinot? They Do Now
Opinion

Wait, Rombauer Doesn't Make a Pinot? They Do Now

Siduri founder Adam Lee has partnered with the Napa winery to produce a Pinot Noir. And …

Mar 3, 2023
Aaron Romano Named Senior Editor
News in Print

Aaron Romano Named Senior Editor

Plus, Heitz owner expands to Bordeaux

Mar 31, 2023
Wine in America

Wine in America

From the vineyard to the dinner table, embracing the future of fine wine 

Mar 31, 2023
2022 New York Wine Experience
News in Print

2022 New York Wine Experience

It was a full house in October for the blockbuster weekend, which proved that wine is best …

Feb 28, 2023