Hungry For MO

How Missouri saved wine

By Natasha Bailey,

Jenny Vergara, Suzanne Hogan

Published August 17, 2021 at 3:00 AM CDT

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If you love French wine and the Napa Valley region of California, then you should really thank Missouri — specifically, the work of a few Missouri winemakers and scientists who saved the industry at a pivotal moment.

Learn more about how two Missourians stepped up to save the global wine industry from KCUR's Suzanne Hogan.

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Natasha Bailey

Natasha Bailey is one of the hosts of Hungry For MO.

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Jenny Vergara

Jenny Vergara is one of the hosts of Hungry For MO.

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Suzanne Hogan

As managing podcast producer for KCUR Studios and a host of A People’s History of Kansas City, I want to feed your curious mind, offer historical context so you understand why things are the way they are, and introduce you to the people working to make a difference behind the scenes. Reach me at hogansm@kcur.org.

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