Wine not?

Well, April got away from me and here we are in May. If you've ever applied to Peace Corps, you know that the weeks leading up to departure are BUSY. And if you haven't had that experience, I'll just say that essentially all my free time in the past 2 months has revolved around handling the details and logistics of uprooting my life to relocate to another continent for 2+ years. Unfortunately, that means I have neglected writing, and that is not something I want to do. In any case, I am back to it now and will work to be consistent. 

So. Wine. As I have researched Moldova, it has become apparent that Moldova has a great wine culture and is very proud of this. I'm not a wine drinker myself, but I can appreciate that many people love it, and I'm always interested in learning about local culture. 

Recently, I came across an article about reasons to visit Moldova wine country. Apparently, Moldova has the world's largest wine cellar. Cool! (Pun intended...). And apparently, a lot of people in Moldova participate in the making of wine:

"With a population of less than 4 million, Moldova is a small country tucked between Romania and Ukraine, once part of the Soviet Union. Winemaking is deeply ingrained in Moldova's culture through its history and tradition, and it's said that 25% of the country's population is involved in winemaking. Coincidently, Moldova's borders form the fine shape of a cluster of grapes. It's epicentre is situated at the same latitude as Bordeaux, offering great conditions for grape growing."

I definitely want to check out the wine region, and see the wine cellars. Maybe I will even find a wine I like. And with this description and photo at the bottom of the article, I think I have found the topic of my next post:

"We talked about the wine, but I do not want to forget the food! Moldovan food is delicious, authentic and pairs perfectly with wine. From placinte -- a thin filo pastry filled with soft cheese or sour cherries -- to grilled meat marinated and cooked to perfection, there is a lot to experience. Once tasted, it's impossible to forget mamaliga, a dish made of polenta flour, sun-shaped, prepared and served with cheese, cream and garlic sauce. Moldovan people are very hospitable, and if you are coming for a meal, expect to be seated for at least 3 hours with dozens of colourful dishes coming your way!"