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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
i4C 2024: Summer’s coolest event celebrates the diversity of chardonnay
By Alana Lapierre, for VineRoutes Scheduled over four summer days in the heart of Ontario’s wine country, the 2024 edition of the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (dubbed i4C by the trade) took place between July 18-21. The event kicked off on a Thursday morning with the ‘School of Cool’ and an informative, and highly […]
Thank you to the i4C 2026 Presenting & Grand Cru Sponsors
