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A Wine-Tasting Lunch With Doug Frost

Kansas City-based wine expert attributes his expansive knowledge to his "drinking and reading" habits.

Seated in Room 39, Master sommelier Doug Frost guided a group of KCUR supporters through a tasting of six distinctive wines. A number of his selections underwent unique growth, harvesting or barrelling processes like the sauvignon blanc from Napa Valley which was harvested at night. Chef Ted Habiger also offered insight into how he selects wines for his restaurant's dishes.

  • Doug Frost, master of wine and master sommelier
  • Ted Habiger, chef and owner, Room 39

The wines featured in today's program were: Paul Dangin Brut Champagne, Maxville Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Napa Valley, Jordan Chardonnay 2017 Alexander Valley, Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2014 Ribera del Duero, Chateau Greysac 2012 Medoc Cru Bourgeois and BenMarco Expresivo (Malbec-Cabernet) 2015 Mendoza

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Steve Kraske is an associate teaching professor of journalism at UMKC, a political columnist for The Kansas City Star and has hosted "Up to Date" since 2002. He worked as the full-time political correspondent for The Star from 1994-2013 covering national, state and local campaigns. He also has covered the statehouses in Topeka and Jefferson City.
Jamie Hobbs hails from Southeastern Missouri, and is a senior at the Missouri School of Journalism. She is also studying Spanish. She specializes in reporting stories on the environment and human rights.