You know it, this year is a bit special for wine events… Fortunately, October is full of some great events for the world of wine and vines ! Discover the Fine Wines selection of wine events for the month of October.
From 07 to 10 October : The Off of the Sparkling Rendez-Vous in Limoux
The sparkling people of Limoux take up residence in Toulouse addresses. In the program, friendly meetings, favorites and real gourmet inspirations.
The 17 October : Stroll and Tasting Secrets of the Croix Rousse in Lyon
Passionate about the city of Lyon, you are curious about what is hidden in the traboules, behind the mysterious corners and parks off the beaten track of our dear hill of Croix-Rousse ?
More than a traveling workshop, we offer you a real wine tourism route through Croix-Rousse !
To discover my experience : Lyon - Discover wine differently with the University of Wine
Price : 90€ in individual or 160 € in duo
Place : departure from Place Sathonay, Lyon 69001
Site : www.universite-du-vin.com
From 07 to 11 October : Montmartre Harvest Festival, Paris
After the amazement of the past few months and going through distended time, the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre leaps into the future for its 87th edition. Green city, sciences, Utopia, science-fiction, meeting of generations, pendant 5 days on 8 districts of the arrondissement imagine the future. Thanks to a plurality of artistic proposals, everyone can explore the possibilities of a tomorrow that is both intimate and collective.
For this edition planned for the future, the Fête des Vendanges will take over the places of the green city of tomorrow. The new Charbon Chapel park will host the great citizen picnic which brings together the inhabitants of the Porte de la Chapelle and elsewhere every year. All generations will meet on Sunday around a large table ; a joyful moment of exchange punctuated by a participatory dance show and greening workshops.
The future is tasted with the Cuvée du Futur proposed by the Fêtes et d'Actions Sociales Committee, the proceeds of which go to the good works of the district. Without forgetting the whole of the 18th which is mobilized through its cultural venues, boutiques, associations or even cafes and restaurants, around the theme and which constitute an inventive and eclectic OFF programming.
From 15 to 18 October : The Fascinating Vineyards and Discoveries Weekend
The 7th edition of the Fascinant Vignobles weekend & Discoveries will take place from Thursday 15 at Sunday 18 October 2020. Music, hiking, tastings and conviviality will be on the program and much more. So book now your weekend of 2020 in order to participate as it should in the next edition.
Price : depending on the activity
Place : Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
Site : www.fascinant-weekend.fr
From 18 to 19 October : The Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg
Organized under the patronage of the OIV (International Organization of Vine and Wine), the Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg will take place on Sunday 18 and monday 19 October.This is a competition bringing together 7 Strasbourg World Great White Wines Contest For this new edition, 5 new grape varieties will be honored : Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier.
In a specific context related to COVID-19, a relaxation of the competition rules was accepted by the OIV. But there will be all the same 70 international expert juries including Serge Dubs, French sommelier “Best sommelier in the world 1989”.
Price : Reserved for professionals
Place : Palace of Music and Congress – Bordeaux Square 67000 Strasbourg
Site : www.mondial-vins-blancs.com
From 19 to 20 October : Planète Bière in Paris
Become the inevitable meeting point of the sector, it brings together more than 100 brewery and 5.000 visitors.Every year, more than a hundred brands from different countries come to taste their beers.You will be able to meet and discuss with experts in this field.For the occasion, lively conferences will be organized by international specialists of this area (brewers, journalists or authors). During conferences, 2 beers will be tasted in relation to the theme discussed.
Price : Reserved for professionals
Place : Paris Event Center 20 avenue de la Porte de la Villette – 75019 Paris
Site : www.planete-biere.com
Jean-Nicolas Mouretin
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