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COOL FACTS ABOUT THE I4C

  • 2023 is the 14th Anniversary of the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C)
  • 66 Ontario wineries are members of the i4C Association
  • Since 2011, 271 + wineries have participated, from 85 cool climate wine regions and over 1168 different Cool Climate Chardonnays and Sparkling/Blanc de Blancs have been poured

Previous internationally known keynote speakers of the i4C:

  • i4C 2023 – Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW
  • i4C 2022 – Andrew Jefford, Columnist at Decanter and World of Fine Wine Magazine and Academic Advisor to the Wine Scholar Guild
  • I4C 2021 – Virtual Edition – Michelle Cheruti-Kowal MW, François Chartier, Jamie Goode
  • I4C 2020 – Virtual Edition – Andrew Jefford, Columnist at Decanter and World of Fine Wine Magazine and Academic Advisor to the Wine Scholar Guild, with special guests, past keynote speakers:
    • Matt Kramer | Karen MacNeil | Ian D’Agata
  • I4C 2019 – Julia Harding, author, journalist and Master of Wine
  • I4C 2018 – Jon Bonné, Writer, Author & Journalist
  • I4C 2017 – Karen MacNeil, The Wine Bible
  • I4C 2016 – Ian D’Agata, Decanter, vinous.com
  • I4C 2015 – Matt Kramer, Wine Spectator
  • I4C 2014 – Tim Atkin, Master of Wine and journalist from London
  • I4C 2013 – Steven Spurrier, Decanter
  • I4C 2012- Stephen Brook, Decanter
  • I4C 2011 – Matt Kramer, Wine Spectator
  • Special guest speakers: UK author Jamie Goode, NY Master of Wine Christy Canterbury and Cool Climate expert Blake Gray, Paul Anamosa Ph.D
  • Chef Vikram Vij joined us in 2013 as Special Culinary Guest
  • Up to 2,500 guests annually, including 30+ media guests and 40+ local and international sommeliers
  • Multiple events annually, held in stunning vineyards and other unique venues all across Niagara
  • The event features Chardonnays that are:
    • From warmer climates, yet ‘Cool by Coastal Effect’ (including inland fresh water)
    • From some hotter climates – areas that make Chardonnays that are ‘Cool by Continental Effect’ – really the flip-side to Coastal
    • Chardonnays that are ‘Cool by Altitude’
    • Chardonnays that, like Burgundy, are ‘Cool by Latitude’
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