A Wine-Tasting Lunch With Doug Frost

By Steve Kraske

Published December 3, 2019 at 3:50 PM CST

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

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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