Wine festival highlights regional producers

Approximately fifty wine producers from France and Catalonia showcased their wines at Paloma on October 18 and 19. This was the fourth edition of POP !, a music-themed wine festival organized by the Canonîmes association.

Event features tastings and live music

On Sunday, October 18, the exhibition opened at 11 a.m., with a tasting initiation workshop beginning at 11:30 a.m. Invited chefs cooked on site starting at noon, and DJ sets and performances by L'Artichœur filled the patio throughout the afternoon.

Evening continues with karaoke and concerts

Tastings ended at 6:30 p.m., but the evening continued with Emma's Karaoke starting at 7:00 p.m., followed by Rita Macedo & Jambu Boys performing at 8:00 p.m. At 9:00 p.m., guests of the winegrower dinner moved to the table, only by reservation.

Monday focuses on grape varieties

On Monday, October 19, the exhibition continued from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. At 2 p.m., a tasting session was dedicated to ancient, hybrid, and resistant grape varieties, offering insights into the diversity of wine production.

Practical details for attendees

The event took place at Paloma, 250 chemin de l'Aérodrome, 30000 Nîmes. Admission was 15 euros for Sunday, 10 euros for Monday, and a two-day pass for 20 euros. Tasting glass was included. Sunday and winegrower dinner cost 50 euros, with dinner only priced at 40 euros. Sunday dinner was at 9 p.m., by reservation.