Episode 334 – Exploring Romanian Wines with Teodora: Native Grapes, Ancient Terroir & Super Blends

In today’s episode, we’re doing a DEEP dive into Romanian wines with a true Romanian wine expert, Teodora Baba! We’re featuring 6 wines and they are all simply amazing and Teodora brings her bubbly personality and knowledge to this episode. These wines are available in many bottle shops in the Spokane area but they can be shipped to 44 states, including Idaho! Find these wines. Buy them! Try them! You will come back for more! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

Order Romanian wines online with delivery to 44 states (including Idaho) at Cellar Wine Club!

Wines this episode:

• NV Caii de la Letea Aligoté Dry Sparkling White ($30-$35 in area wine shops)
• 2023 Crama DeMatei Patima Fetească Albă Dry White ($18-$22 in area wine shops)
• 2024 Domeniile Averești Diamond Busuioacă de Bohotin Dry Rosé ($18-$22 in area wine shops)
• 2022 Olterra Luturi Negru de Drăgășani Dry Red ($60 in area wine shops or online)
• 2021 Crama DeMatei Patima Fetească Neagră Dry Red ($48 in area wine shops or online)
• 2020 Crama DeMatei Matei “M” Fetească Neagră ($60 in area wine shops or online)

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Bells Up Winery and Seasons of Coeur d’Alene!

Bells Up Winery: Recovering attorney turned winemaker Dave Specter composes micro-boutique wines with the intensity of a French horn fanfare. Experience your own Bells Up moment with a private, never-double-booked tasting by calling 503-537-1328.

Seasons of Coeur d’Alene: Experience the best of Coeur d’Alene’s culinary scene at Seasons, where farm-to-table cuisine meets elegant ambiance. Don’t miss their Wine Down Wednesday where all bottled wines are 50% off! Visit https://www.seasonsofcda.com/ for more information or call 208-664-8008 

Register for the September Seasons wine dinner with J. Bookwalter on September 28 HERE

The J. Bookwalter Wine Word/s of the Week – Terroir Carpatin

The distinct microclimates and ancient soil compositions surrounding the Carpathian Mountain ring and Danube Delta that give Romanian wines their bright acidity and structured minerality.

J. Bookwalter: Celebrating their 40th year of producing award-winning wines crafted from the finest Columbia Valley vineyards, J. Bookwalter wines bring excellence and quality to every glass. Visit https://www.bookwalterwines.com for more information or simply call or 509-627-5000. Register for the September Seasons wine dinner with J. Bookwalter on September 28 HERE

Mentions: Sarah and Mark Lathrop, Liberty Lake Wine Cellars, Joy and Curt Grady, Bottle Joy, Cellar & Scholar, Maryhill Museum of Art, De Leon’s Taco & Bar, Terraza Waterfront by De Leon’s, De Leon Foods, Next Level Consulting.

Upcoming Pacific Northwest Events Featuring Romanian Wines

• Thursday, Sept 17: Cellar & Scholar in Spokane Valley, WA
• Saturday, Sept 19: Maryhill Museum of Art Centennial Celebration of Queen Marie of Romania’s Visit in Goldendale, WA
• Saturday, Oct 3: VINO! A Wine Shop in Spokane, WA
• Thursday, Oct 7: Bottles in Spokane Valley, WA
• Thursday, Oct 29: Romanian Inspired Dinner at Gander & Ryegrass in Spokane, WA
• Friday, Oct 30: Twilight in Transylvania at Comellini Estates in North Spokane, WA

Purchase Shelley’s planner – https://herbestyearspress.com   

Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Crama DeMatei Patima Fetească Albă, Mer Soleil Chardonnay, Dave Harvey GSM

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