The Cool Sip: Conversations from i4C

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 <a href="https://coolchardonnay.org/event-tickets/#friday-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" t

The Cool Sip: Conversations from i4C is a arts podcast hosted by Andre Proulx, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #6

  A Conversation with Jessica Otting and Augusta Van Muyen of Tawse Winery

  Jul 15, 202523 minS1

  <p>The International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration had its inaugural event 15 years ago. Since then over 70 Ontario wineries have participated. One of the founding wineries was Tawse - and in the final edition of the Cool Sip - André Proulx sits down with Winemaker Jessica Otting and Vineyard Manager Augusta Van Muyen to talk about what makes their Chardonnay cool.</p><br><p>You can learn all about Tawse here - https://www.tawsewinery.ca/</p><p>You can get your tickets to meet Jessica and Augusta here - https://coolchardonnay.org/</p><p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

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  Episode #5

  A Conversation with Marina Castillo of Catena Zapata

  Jul 8, 202521 minS1

  <p>Did you know that Argentina makes delicious Cool Climate Chardonnay? Catena Zapata will be making an appearance at i4C this year - and André sits down with Marina Castillo, export manager for the brand to discuss what makes Argentinian Chardonnay cool. </p><br><p>You can learn more about Catena Zapata here - https://catenazapata.com/</p><p>You can get your tickets to meet Marina here - https://coolchardonnay.org/</p><p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

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  Episode #4

  A Conversation with Lightfoot and Wolfville & Blomidon Winery in Nova Scotia

  Jul 1, 202521 minS1

  <p>Happy Canada Day! We are in the final Countdown to the 15th edition of the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration. Most Canadians are feeling extra patriotic this year - and we thought it would be a nice way to Celebrate by heading to the East Coast for a double dose of Chardonnay. André Proulx is joined by Josh Horton of Lightfood and Wolfville, and Simon Rafuse of Blomidon winery. They talk about what makes Nova Scotia a cool place to make wine - and what we can expect from these wineries for this years i4C. </p><br><p>Y...

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  Episode #3

  A Conversation with Jonas Newman from the Grange of Prince Edward

  Jun 24, 202523 minS1

  <p>The Ontario Wine industry is full of legendary people that are instantly known by their first name - e.g. Thomas, J-L, Shiraz ... for this episode we are joined by Jonas. Jonas Newman is the winemaker at the Grange of Prince Edward (he is also the partner and winemaker at Hinterland) in Prince Edward County. This will be Jonas' first time attending i4C - and he joins André Proulx to discuss what he is looking forward to.</p><br><p>You can learn more about the Grange of Prince Edward here - https://www.grangewinery.com/</p><p>Y...

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  Episode #2

  A Conversation with Jimmy Smith of Beare Green Winery

  Jun 17, 202542 minS1

  <p>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.</p><br><p>You can learn more about Beare Green Wines here...

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