Dive into the microscopic world of yeasts and bacteria that transform grape juice into wine. This science-rich story unveils how unique local microbes influence a wine’s flavor – a concept called “microbial terroir” – with researchers finding that native fungi and bacteria add distinctive taste nuances to each vineyard’s wines. 

As you listen, savor a naturally fermented wine (made with wild yeasts) to experience the funky, complex flavors that these invisible characters create.