Getting schooled in cool-climate Chardonnays

By Ben Sigurdson for Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press wine writer Ben Sigurdson came to Niagara for i4C and got the full education – School of Cool seminars, vineyard and winery visits, Friday Night Flights, Chardonnay in the Vineyard and, naturally, a great deal of Chardonnay. His takeaway? The fresher, racier, more vibrant expressions […]

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

By 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 […]

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