15 years of cool: VineRoutes editors reflect on i4C’s milestone celebration

Vineroutes contributors Insights, standout wines, and personal moments from Niagara’s International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration 2025 Alana Lapierre: “Of all the things said at i4C this year—and there was no shortage of smart, honest, and needed commentary—Clive Pursehouse’s keynote has stayed with me. His address—centered on the idea that cool climate is the future of […]

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Chardonnay shines at 13th Street Winery’s seafood and wine pairing lunch

By Carmelo Giardina, for VineRoutes Who says chardonnay is a head-scratcher of a wine to pair with food? Prepare to have that myth dispelled During this summer’s International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C) in Niagara, 13th Street Winery provided a memorable culinary experience, hosting an exclusive lunch that perfectly paired the elegance of chardonnay with the rich flavours […]

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