More than chardonnay: Véronique Rivest’s vision for Canadian wine
by Carmelo Giardina for VineRoutes “I don’t think consumers are rejecting wine. I think they’re rejecting bullshit.” Véronique Rivest did not ease gently into the 2026 School of Cool. Her keynote confronted the pressures facing wine and hospitality, then turned the conversation toward a more promising future built on authenticity, better storytelling and genuine human […]
i4C School of Cool 2026: Three Sessions, One Emerging Story
By John Szabo, MS for Wine Align Whether you joined us for the School of Cool or couldn’t be there in person, Master Sommelier John Szabo‘s reflections are well worth your time. Drawing on all three sessions, John goes beyond a recap to identify the bigger themes that emerged over the course of the day. […]
Thank you to the i4C 2026 Presenting & Grand Cru Sponsors
