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Here’s where we put all the coolest i4C info – stories, menus, features – that help bring our events to life for you!

For your “Daily Dose of Cool” – content that’s unique and fun – you can also join us on Instagram and Facebook.  We use hashtag #i4C26.

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 […]

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Is Canadian fizz nearing its ‘Nirvana’ moment?

By Sarah Neish for The Drinks Business During the 16th annual International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C), which took place in Niagara from 16 to 19 July, Canadian wine writer Christopher Waters argued that the nation’s sparkling wine offering is on the cusp of revolution. “Sparkling wine is about to crest,” he said, comparing Canada’s […]

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Chardonnay’s Medal Moment at NWAC 2026

From still Chardonnay to Blanc de Blancs, the Canadian wineries of i4C 2026 earned 51 medals at the 2026 National Wine Awards. Twenty-six wineries participating in #i4C26 earned 51 medals at the 2026 National Wine Awards for still Chardonnay and 100% Chardonnay sparkling wines, including two Platinum, 16 Gold, 15 Silver and 18 Bronze medals. […]

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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. […]

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Details for a Cool Weekend

Welcome to Wine Country Ontario Here’s all the information you need for the weekend. If you purchased tickets for other people, send them the link to keep your entire cool climate crew in the loop.

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