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.

Peter Sichel, Acclaimed Vintner, Spy and Wine Spectator Distinguished Service Award Winner, Dies at 102
News

Peter Sichel, Acclaimed Vintner, Spy and Wine Spectator Distinguished Service Award Winner, Dies at 102

After escaping Nazi Germany, Sichel found success first as a spymaster and then as the …

Feb 28, 2025
Wine's Tough Times Are An Opportunity
Opinion

Wine's Tough Times Are An Opportunity

U.S. wine sales are declining during a time of generational change—but that’s a chance to …

Feb 21, 2025
Simple Slogans Over Solid Science
News in Print

Simple Slogans Over Solid Science

The former Surgeon General’s parting shot at moderate alcohol consumption

Mar 31, 2025
Trotter Wine Wows at Lagasse Auction
News in Print

Trotter Wine Wows at Lagasse Auction

Plus, Burgundy’s Hospices de Beaune auction raises over $15 million

Mar 31, 2025
A Federal Health Showdown on Wine
News in Print

A Federal Health Showdown on Wine

Former U.S. Surgeon General’s last advisory aligns with a growing neoprohibitionist movement

Mar 31, 2025
Updated: U.S. Pauses Tariffs on Canada, After Wineries in Both Nations Faced Trade Barriers
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Updated: U.S. Pauses Tariffs on Canada, After Wineries in Both Nations Faced Trade Barriers

The U.S. and Canadian governments agreed to pause their tariff battle for one month. Canada …

Feb 3, 2025
The Return of Wine Tariffs
Opinion

The Return of Wine Tariffs

For U.S. wine consumers, wine merchants and wineries, the specter of tariffs looms

Feb 28, 2025
André Soltner, the Chef Behind Landmark New York Bistro Lutèce, Dies at 92
News

André Soltner, the Chef Behind Landmark New York Bistro Lutèce, Dies at 92

In three decades behind the stove, the Alsatian chef promoted fresh ingredients and good …

Jan 22, 2025
Los Angeles Restaurants Grapple With Wildfires
News

Los Angeles Restaurants Grapple With Wildfires

Multiple blazes over the past week destroyed entire neighborhoods, but chefs have rallied …

Jan 16, 2025