Client Testimonials
What My Clients Have to Say
"Bay Point Wealth recently held its annual staff meeting which included some team building/bonding time at Love Point Vineyards in Stevensville MD. We worked with Laurie to host a blind wine-tasting event, which took place after a long day of strategic planning and was the perfect way to unwind and connect on a more personal level. Laurie’s expertise and enthusiasm were evident from the moment the event began. She not only made the wine-tasting educational but also highly entertaining. We continued to talk and laugh about our wine-tasting adventures throughout the rest of the night and even the following day. Laurie, thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion for wine with us. We had an incredible time!"
We used Laurie for a team virtual event. She was amazing from start to finish! Every detail didn't go unnoticed from the wine selection, wine shipping to the cheese pairing. She also worked with me to ensure all our invoices were accurate for payment! I would recommend The Wine Coach for all your Wine Tasting needs - big or small! Thank you so much for everything Laurie - Everyone is still talking about it!
Where do I start? We would not have the success we had with our virtual wine event series if it wasn’t for Laurie. I was hesitant to think we could run a successful virtual wine tasting event without the right personality. Any doubt I had went out the window immediately after meeting Laurie. Her knowledge of wine is outstanding, her personality is infectious and she has this wonderful ability to suddenly make a room full of strangers feel like long time friends. Looking forward to our next event Laurie!!!!
Laurie recently facilitated a virtual wine tasting that we hosted as a thank you for some of our clients. It was such a great event! Laurie was very helpful suggesting wine and was able to get us us a "tasting kit" with five samples of great wines from Oregon. Laurie was engaging, relatable and extremely knowledgeable. Hope we can do an in person tasting with her soon
It was a memorable virtual farewell party! Laurie is knowledgeable, engaging, professional and wonderful to work with. Custom-tailored entertaining content fits out event theme. With our attendees are all over the States & Canada, Laurie was able to cast a magic, having delicious wine selections to everyone. Entire experience was exceptional & smooth like a fine wine. Cannot say enough great things about Laurie!!
Laurie is fantastic! Engaging, knowledgeable, relatable, energetic. The humor and expertise she brings to even virtual tastings and appreciation sessions is contagious and perfect for any occasion. From saving sparkling in the fridge with a spoon to how to best appreciate a “wine sandwich” - all attendees will leave her fun and interactive session with more knowledge and appreciation. Thank you endlessly, Laurie!
Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach is AMAZING! She, along with Brenda Lynch of Mutt Lynch Winery recently provided a unique and memorable wine tasting to virtual guests of Penn-Mar Human Services at our Party in Place event! We have received so much great feedback about the event. Guests said they loved learning about Laurie's background and her suggestions on best ways to enhance one's wine tasting experience. We so hope we have the opportunity to work with Laurie again - she is truly knowledgeable, charming, funny and a wine expert!!
I attended a live event with Laurie and was so impressed, I asked her to work with me on, now, two virtual events. Each of my events were a bit different. The first was a holiday recognition for a team. The second was a large fundraiser for a non profit. She was tremendous! Her expertise is unquestionable. Her delivery is so personal and charming, it felt as if she was in the room with us. During planning, she was very detail oriented and led us to think about many things that wouldn’t have occurred to us. Finally, the last minute, unscripted stuff was handled by her with ease. She is a real pro in terms of her knowledge, her ability to connect in person and virtually and a good business person. Thanks Laurie! Until the next event...
I highly recommend a wine event with Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach. I had over 30 folks in attendance virtually and Laurie kept them entertained and happy while educating at the same time. She beautifully fielded the "rapid-fire" questions coming from the guests at the end of her presentation. Like the professional that she is, Laurie wowed them start to finish. Kudos! My guests are asking, " When is the next one?" Laurie left them wanting more! Guests in attendance ranged from 25 to 85 years of age! So, I am confident she can handle any group....with ease!
We had some awesome, fun, Wine Down time tonight with our Wine Coach Laurie Forster. We learned soooo much! Laurie was so easy to work with, engaged our members with a really great video promoting the event, provided us with marketing materials and just made our lives so much easier. The members truly enjoyed this experience and are already asking when the next one is. Thank you so much for a great event!
"ENGAGING! ENTERTAINING! EDUCATIONAL! Laurie not only brings impeccable knowledge of wine, but also presents the intricacies of wine and wine-tasting in a casual, fun way. Her attention to detail and genuine love for wine resulted in a great event for my friends and clients. I could not be happier with how Laurie and her team helped me organize and execute a highly personalized event. Although we had to do it virtually, she brought the same "feel" of an in-person event. We worked on a theme, Laurie curated the wine, her team handled the logistics, I got to enjoy the company of my clients and learn about several great varieties!"
"I wanted to take the time to recommend Laurie after our tremendously successful wine tasting under her direction. We came to her after a long day of strategic planning meetings and the event she designed was the perfect way to end our day together. Laurie guided us through the correct way to taste wine in a fun and approachable way for everyone attending. I will also add that she made the planning process super simple. I only had to provide some overarching guidelines and she took care of everything after that. Thanks again Laurie. I am looking forward to planning another event with you in the future."
"Our Women's Initiative event was fantastic! Everyone had such a great time and was so engaged, The feedback I have received has been from "this is the best zoom event I have ever attended" to "this is the best women's event I have ever attended." This is definitely going to be a repeat event for us. Thank you!!"
"We booked Laurie for a wine tasting during an international virtual corporate event with participants from all around the globe. Laurie has been incredibly supportive in planning the event and ordering wine in many different countries. It was a pleasure to work with her and to profit from her great experience. The wine tasting was a great success, mainly due to Laurie’s broad knowledge and her ability to convey it in an entertaining way. I hope I get the opportunity to work with Laurie again."
"We recently hosted a virtual wine tasting with the Stand-Up Sommelier, Laurie Forster, for our Women's Initiative Group. Laurie did a wonderful job keeping everyone entertained and informed during the tasting and we received great feedback from the attendees. During the planning process, she was great to work with and accommodating to our special requests for the presentation. I would highly recommend working with Laurie for any wine tasting events!"
“We recently worked with Laurie to deliver a virtual wine and cheese pairing/tasting for a very important client. The event took place after a productive day of business zoom meetings. The feedback we received was that the wine tasting was “the cherry on top of the ice cream sundae” for the day. It was educational, fun, and a great way to wrap up the day. Laurie was great to work with in preparing for the event. We had about 12 people in attendance and it was as if we all had been friends for years. Kudos to Laurie for a great event and a job well done. We will be sure to engage Laurie again in the future.”
"I had the pleasure of working with Laurie this past September. Laurie was amazing and was always available to handle any of my questions and concerns. This was the first virtual wine tasting event I’d ever planned. Laurie listened to all my ideas and worked with me to create an event that not only entertained all the attendees but satisfied my sponsors as well. Everyone raved about the event afterwards! I would definitely recommend Laurie Forster. She is the best!"
"I highly recommend Laurie Foster (aka Wine Coach) for all wine tasting networking, client appreciation and team building events (both virtual and in-person). In addition to several very successful pre-COVID in-person events, our last two virtual events were a huge success. Laurie’s approach to each event was tailored to meet our guests’ needs and involved a unique blend of wine tasting skills/information, as well as audience participation and networking. We received great feedback from our members, and are looking forward to organizing additional events."
"Laurie’s virtual wine tastings are a great way to get excited about wine and to really learn about what region the wine comes from. The webinar works out well and still allows the audience to interact and ask questions. Laurie has been doing wine tastings for me for 10+ years and the experience has been phenomenal. Even changing to virtual, Laurie has not skipped a beat! "
"Laurie Forster’s online program is a great way to laugh, learn some interesting facts about wine and of course taste it as well! Both the webinar as well as the after party were well organized and engaging for all participants. It truly was the best online experience we’ve been a part of this year!"
“The event was great! Our guests each had such a good time. It was gratifying seeing how much fun everyone had. Everyone felt so comfortable with Laurie, they gave her hugs to her on the way out. It was truly a fun memorable experience. Thank you for all you do. The placemats with the Citadel logo were a nice touch. Everything went extremely smooth.”
“Laurie was great. Everyone had a wonderful time and also learned some things about wine. I would highly recommend Laurie to others that want to have an entertaining, fun, and educational event. I received many compliments from our folks.”
“We had really good feedback. So I would say it was a success! You will be top of mind for future events!”
“Laurie’s wine event was much more fun than any others I’ve ever attended. Great approach to wine education and entertainment too!”
“As a hospitality professional I have attended and planned numerous workshops & wine events. Laurie’s down to earth approach to presenting wine education is perfect for enthusiasts of all levels.”
“Laurie’s event was enjoyable and stimulating. She really know how to bring the whole event together and showcase our products. People love sitting in on her demonstrations. She knows how to make wine seminars fun and educational. Our guests leave with a better knowledge of wine and they pursue the products she talks about with them.”
“Your session was by far one of the most popular ones we offered. Attendees loved the hands-on approach. Some of the comments included “fun filled and educational,” “great way to end the day” and “engaging speaker.” I would love to explore other sessions for a future event. Thanks, once again, for contributing to the success of our meeting. “
“Laurie’s event for us resulted in an increase in attendance. She gave a very popular performance for a standing room only crowd! We definitely learned a lot and our guests truly enjoyed themselves! We’ve already arranged for Laurie to return for next year’s event.”
“Since our initial event, Laurie has hosted 6 more over the past 4 years. My goal was to have my clients leave more educated on wine and be entertained – mission accomplished. Laurie is a great representative of our store and has really been a part of our culture. It is one thing to find a great presenter/educator, it is another thing to combine that with an astute business person. Laurie is one of the few people that strikes that balance.”
“The Benefit of Hope has had a wine focus for the previous seven years. Laurie brought a fresh new feel to this event! We came off a year where the atmosphere was dry and stuffy so it was critical to have a more lively and engaging evening. The feedback was incredible and everyone loved this style of event. Our guests gained a feeling that wine can be fun.”
“I attended a few other wine events but Laurie’s resulted in a better appreciation and understanding of wine selection. We now know so much more about wine and food pairings. Laurie gave an outstanding presentation. She is so engaging and a wonderful speaker. Her wine expertise is invaluable. Her no-nonsense approach to demystifying wine and her book, The Sipping Point, make an informative and memorable event!”
“Working with Laurie was an excellent experience. She was extremely responsive and made my job easier. I heard only great things from all the guests. Several of them purchased Laurie’s book. I want to thank Laurie for being such a great partner to GEP Baltimore and DC. We truly appreciate all that you do and look forward to working with you again.
“Laurie took a lot of the mystery out of choosing and drinking wine and made sure our guests understood quick and simple rules of pairing wine well to enhance an overall dining experience. Her humorous style made a fun evening even better.”
“Things have been busy here but I just wanted to take the time to send you a quick email to thank you for spending an evening with us. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. You were a pleasure to work with and provided an event that was both informative and entertaining. Our group is looking forward to applying what we have learned as we continue our wine tasting adventures. This was a perfect opportunity to get everyone together in an atmosphere that was personal instead of professional. I have received all positive feedback from the attendees. We found it very interesting to hear everyone’s different opinions on the wines. Thanks again for a wonderful evening.”
“Laurie Forster is an incredible speaker and would be GREAT for YOUR next event. She spoke at last night’s NEWH DC Chapter’s annual Scholarship Fundraiser. Guests came out to her her demystify WINE! Thanks Laurie!”
“The crowd really enjoyed Laurie. She made wine a fun and easy subject to learn. I received a number of compliments from our guests on Laurie. Folks said Laurie was “entertaining,” “friendly,” and “she made you feel comfortable about a complex subject.” Personally, I would hire Laurie again for another event. She keeps the crowd engaged and makes parties more fun! As a professional event planner, having entertainment during a party is a must! Hiring Laurie is a guaranteed crowd pleaser!”
“I worked with Laurie to create an evening event for a group of nutrition professionals in Maryland. The event was a fantastic way for the group to network and learn about food and wine pairing. The group attendance exceeded our expectations and the feedback from the attendees was all positive. Laurie and the event were phenomenal. I would not hesitate to use her services in the future or recommend her to professional colleagues.”
“Bringing Laurie into Pittsburgh was a great boost for our company. We received press both before and after her presentation. We have done many wine events here and it is always great to have a new wine voice speak in front of our customers. Her approach gave a fresh new look to wine for our customer and the buzz is still going. We are now searching for new fun places for events. Having Laurie speak at the Carnegie Science Center brought a whole new client base to us.”
“At Great Gatherings; we have monthly events that inspire friends and family to connect more often in the home. We have had party planners, mixologists, chefs, etc. Our clients were grateful that we had Laurie present at our store. The result is Laurie brought back previous clients and also brought in new customers to our store. The result is more exposure and very positive “word-of-mounth” advertising. Laurie’s presentation was energetic, interactive and educational. Laurie was a great compliment to our store and represented us very well.”
“We have a monthly Wine Flight attended by approximately 180-200 persons. We have been hosting these events since 2004 with continued and growing success. Part of that success is keeping the presentation portion of the evening interesting, lively and informative. Our April 1 Wine Flight was hosted by Laurie Forster and was one of the most well-received events we have ever held. Comments after her presentation confirmed my initial feeling that she would be a great person to have host the evening with her ability to talk to – not “down to” – our guests. We would love to have Laurie return to present on our panel again next year!”
“Historic Hampton Inc. started wine tastings 2 years ago to promote the history and culture of Hampton. This year, Laurie introduced us to five early champagne vintners (1850 or earlier). Laurie researched and entertained us with knowledge and enthusiasm. Her knowledge of the champagne taste specifics was as interesting as her history and her energy was inspiring for all who attended.”
“Laurie provided an evening reception on creating food and wine pairings. It was a great topic after a tough day of sessions and over 100 attendees stayed for the evening reception, which is 25{e09058857b83d7d8157eb0b4c498581a69a26846a252a48b1cbcc38912d6adaa} more than last year. Laurie provided a high energy session that had everyone buzzing about wine and the food pairings, and how different things tasted as a “wine sandwich.” If you want to have a great experience with wine and food, contact The Wine Coach®, Laurie Forster. She will provide you with great information and you can have a great deal of fun at the same time.”
“Our guests had a fabulous time at our wine tasting events. Even though t hey are self-proclaimed wine experts, they learned new things and tasted new wines with Laurie. They raved about the experience! I would love to have Laurie do a tasting with our group again. Laurie stands out from the crowd in her attentiveness to detail and responsiveness to our questions. The little touches were fabulous too. Thanks Laurie!”
“Events before we worked with Laurie were routine, predictable, and relatively staid. Laurie made our banquet a dinner to remember! She added fun and flair, while educating us about the fascinating world of wine. Laurie engaged each person and each table, ensuring that no one was left out of the experience. We will be talking about Laurie and what she taught us for years to come! Laurie knows how to take a predictable and formulaic evening and turn it into something surprising and fun for everyone in the room! We are all better off for the fundamentals of wine tasting that we learned from Laurie. I would highly recommend Laurie for your next event! If you are looking for a way to make your next group dinner one to remember, Laurie can make that happen.”
“Thanks again for the home run experience yesterday! In this morning’s debrief on yesterday’s learning, there was ‘beaucoup’ energy on the wine experience. The memorable learning of jelly beans and walnuts, coupled with the utility of words to describe an experience that enhances communication/learning were but two of the many takeaways!”
“Laurie Forster delivered the Weird Science Wine Dinner and it was a huge success!! I have two employees who are only scotch drinkers but by the end of the evening they even had found a wine they liked! It was amazing! Everyone was coming up to me thanking me for hiring Laurie. Thanks Laurie for making me look great and making our offsite a huge success.”
“Events before we worked with Laurie were pretty vanilla. We usually feature expert speakers in healthcare but none that were this much fun. The survey results were outstanding. Attendees appreciated the fact that we were sharing an educational and serious message about their heart health but lightened it up with Laurie’s knowledge of wine and advice on living well. We’re so glad we invited Laurie to join us for our Women and Heart Health event. Even though we had more than 20 inches of snow that weekend, more than 400 people attended. They were excited to learn more about the benefits of red wine for their heart health and they had a terrific time. Laurie has a terrific presentation style. The audience appreciates her knowledge and she is quite entertaining. We’re so glad we incorporated drinking red wine in moderation and living well with information about heart disease prevention and treatment. What a great combination!
“The Potomac Chapter of Meeting Professional International March Learning Event. The event hosting 100 attendees from the hospitality industry. Fields ranged from hotel executives to meeting planners. The chapter received great feedback from all of the attendees. They all expressed how much they learned and how they could directly apply that to their jobs. As planners, selecting the right wine is often critical to the success of an event. Laurie’s tips and tricks for selecting the right wine for the selected meal and how to spot great wines at great prices proved to be invaluable to the attendees. There is so much to learn about wine and how it works to compliment a meal. But also not to take it too seriously. Wine is to be enjoyed! We wish we could have had more time with her. She was a pleasure to work with and the event had one of the highest attendance’s for 2010.
“Laurie did a great job creating an enjoyable wine dinner for our clients. She was able to convey to all of our clients something new about wine, even those that are more experienced wine drinkers. She has a very fun and lighthearted approach in talking about wines which made the evening much more interesting than just a simple dinner with our best clients”
“We used The Wine Coach® to help forge a bond with our new sales team. At the beginning of the evening, we knew very little about each other or about choosing wine. By the end of the evening, we considered ourselves experts on both. What a great night and a great way to enjoy time away from the office with your team. I highly recommend a session with The Wine Coach® to laugh, learn and connect.”