‘Tis the season for cool climate wines

By Christa Glennie, Food Editor, Buffalo Spree The International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration, or i4C, returns to Niagara-on-the-Lake July 16–19 for another long summer weekend devoted to this compelling grape and the regions that do it best. The event unfolds across three marquee programs. Thursday’s School of Cool and Walkaround Tasting at White Oaks Conference Resort is built […]

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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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Why Chardonnay IS the Greatest White Grape on the Planet

By Peter A. Rod, from “Wine, Spirits, Food Blog” I realize this is both a controversial and bold statement and likely one that is impossible to prove, just like it’s impossible for sommeliers to prove wines contain aromas and flavours of minerality. Like them, I just know it. I’ll do my best to defend my […]

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#i4CAtHome Cooking Challenge

UPDATE: Announcing our winners! We are delighted to announce the following accounts were selected from the eligible participants on Instagram: @colleenmcole, @grape.and.grind and @harroddon. Each of our winners will receive a prize pack valued at $450 containing a combination of winery and restaurant gift cards, a White Oaks Resort & Spa gift card, and i4C […]

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