Jimmy Smith's first time at i4C was in 2024. He was the Drinks Business Man of the Year in 2019, and the WSET Global Educator of the Year in 2018. He is also one of the founders of Beare Green Winery. Beare Green is making still wines in the South of England - this year he will be joining the i4C presenting what are the first still English wines at the event. André Proulx sits down with Jimmy to discuss his English winemaking, viticulture, and low intervention winemaking.

You can learn more about Beare Green Wines here - https://www.bearegreenwinery.com/

You can get your tickets to meet Jeff here - https://coolchardonnay.org/

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Jeff Moote has been a long time attendee at i4C. First as a volunteer and paid guest - this year he will be joining the event as a producer. Jeff has been making outstanding wines under his Divergence label for a few years now - and the word is getting out. André Proulx sits down with Jeff to discuss his favourite memories from i4C - and what he's looking forward to this year.

You can learn more about Divergence Wines here - https://divergencewines.ca/

You can get your tickets to meet Jeff here - https://coolchardonnay.org/

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Cool Sips is a mini-series presented by the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration - this podcast will give a sneak peek at what you can expect at this years event. 6 episodes with wineries from around the planet.

2025 marks the 15th anniversary of the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C) - This epic event that takes place in the heart of Niagara Wine Country has seen 271+ wineries congregate in Ontario since the inaugural event in 2011. This podcast will share a sneak peek at what is going to take place in 2025 and share some memories from past events.

From 85 cool climate wine regions I4C has seen

• 1,863 different cool climate Chardonnays, Blanc de Blancs and as of 2016 guest cool climate reds (Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc & Gamay) were included as part of the celebration.

• 18,000 + consumers have celebrated in the heart of Ontario’s wine country

I4C has events taking place July 17-July 20, 2025

July 17 - The School of Cool

July 18 - Friday Night Flights (back at the airport!!)

July 19 - Chardonnay in the Vineyard World Tour Tasting & Dinner

July 20 - Explore Wine Country

You can buy your tickets by visiting - https://coolchardonnay.org/

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