FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

  • Acerum, the spirit of Quebec (in French)

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 | 7:45 PM

    Corinne Cluis, Union des distillateurs de spiritueux d'érable

    For several years, local microdistilleries have been developing Acerum, a new category of spirit, from one of Quebec's most emblematic resources. It is a noble and unique spirit which subtly reveals the hidden aromas of maple. Discover the history and aspirations of this typical alcohol while tasting a selection of Acerums currently on the market.

  • Discovering the Mezcal

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 | 7:00 PM

    Q.B. Abelino Cohetero Villegas, President of the Executive Council of COMERCAM*

    Demystify the Mezcal designation of origin. How to identify quality mezcal, types and categories. Identification of the different types of agave in the Mezcal appellation and its terroirs. Tasting of 4 mezcales.

    * presentation in Spanish simultaneously translated into French.

  • Piedmont Wines from Italy

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 | 6:15 PM

    Speaker to be confirmed

    Piedmont is one of the most important wine regions in Italy for the diversity of its wines and grape varieties. Nebbiolo has notably contributed to the national recognition of Piedmont as a wine-producing region. Piedmont is the origin of remarkable wines, produced in a geography shaped by the Alps to the north and the Mediterranean to the south.

  • The fabulous history of Wines of Moldova (in French)

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 | 5:30 PM

    Liudmila Sterzi and Diana Lazar

    Wines of Moldova are on the rise and deserve to be known. Discover the history of the wines of this country which has the greatest density of vines per capita. Tasting of some beautiful vintages in the company of two Moldovan experts who are passionate about this country which has so much to offer.

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  • Explore wines of the Pacific Northwest (in French)

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 | 4:45 PM

    Louis-Jacques Bleau, Head Sommelier, Les Cavistes

    If Washington and Oregon were in an Asterix comic book, they would represent the Gauls of the American West Coast! Come and discover how the terroirs of these two states are in symbiotic relationship to produce quality wines with great elegance. From the desert plateau of the Columbia Valley to the lush valleys of the Willamette Valley, Louis-Jacques Bleau will introduce you to wines that will mark your imagination!