Doug Frost doing a cheers with his martini glass, as a bartender behind the counter smiles.

Doug Frost doing a cheers with his martini glass, as a bartender behind the counter smiles.

Ferment Nation

Food

Ferment Nation

Food

For too long wine has been made mysterious, when it is little more than grape juice and alcohol. As one of the worlds foremost wine experts, Doug Frost has long aspired to remove the pretense from wine. As host of KCPTs irreverent Ferment Nation, Doug creates five-minute lessons in flavor, aroma and wine, as well as cocktails, beer and, well, everything alcohol.

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Ferment Nation | Wood is Good

Ferment Nation | Wood is Good

Ferment Nation | Wood is Good

Host Doug Frost talks all things wine.

Ferment Nation - Cocktails in a Dropper

Ferment Nation - Cocktails in a Dropper

Ferment Nation - Cocktails in a Dropper

In the perfect cocktail, mixologists use bitters to add flavor and complexity to drinks.

Ferment Nation | Wine is Mystery

Ferment Nation | Wine is Mystery

Ferment Nation | Wine is Mystery

Wine is a mystery including the ways to describe it.

Ferment Nation - Wine is Water

Ferment Nation - Wine is Water

Ferment Nation - Wine is Water

In Ferment Nation, host Doug Frost demystifies the world of wine and spirits.

Ferment Nation - Wine is Bugs

Ferment Nation - Wine is Bugs

Ferment Nation - Wine is Bugs

You cant' make wine without bugs...some bugs are good, some are very, very bad.

Wine Is Physical

Wine Is Physical

Wine Is Physical

In Ferment Nation, host Doug Frost demystifies the world of wine and spirits.

Wine is Communication

Wine is Communication

Wine is Communication

A message in a bottle?

Cocktails and Chemistry Sets

Cocktails and Chemistry Sets

Cocktails and Chemistry Sets

Mixing spirits in a balanced combination makes for good cocktails. Its chemistry.

Wine is Weird

Wine is Weird

Wine is Weird

Hardly any grape generates as much weirdness as Norton, Missouri’s official state grape.

Wine is Farming

Wine is Farming

Wine is Farming

The most important element in wine taste is its place of origin.

Wine is Entertainment

Wine is Entertainment

Wine is Entertainment

Wine is a little more than a drink and most people drink merely to have fun.

Wine is Flavor

Wine is Flavor

Wine is Flavor

Your preference for wines is no different than your preference for foods – it's personal!