Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker

Lip Sync Battle - Concert for Shelter
2017-04-13 19:30 UTC | Avalon Theater, 40 E. Dover Street Easton, Maryland 21601
The Concert 4 Shelter is back, this time with a fun and hilarious twist!
Join our contestants – TIS Executive Direct Julie Lowe, Mike Endzel of Johnny Bling, Judge JoAnn Asparagus & Team, TeamEastern Shore Brewing, Rob Pierce of Pierce Home Builders, Team BAAM, and the Country School HOHO Advisory Team – as they duke it out in a lip sync battle royale to raise money for Talbot Interfaith Shelter.
Featuring DJ Groundhog and hosted by Laurie Forster (The Wine Coach) and Jayme D, this is sure to be a rocking good time for the whole family!

Each ticket sold provides shelter, food and services to a neighbor in need in Talbot County for one day.
Venue:
Avalon Foundation
40 E. Dover Street
Easton, Maryland 21601
Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors Easton.

Food Wine and Laughter Evenings with Laurie Forster
2017-04-07 18:30 | The Robert Morris Inn, 314 North Morris Street, Oxford, Maryland 21654
Sip, Sip–Hooray!
Food Wine & Laughter Dinner Series with Laurie Forster.

Friday 7th April – Southern Italy
Appetizer
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with extra Virgin Olive Oil
Arugula and crispy Foccacia Croutons
Cantina del Taburno Falanghina Taburno, Campania
Intermediate
Grilled Polenta with Robiola Cheese, Spinach and Wild Mushrooms
Planeta Frappato Vittoria, Sicily

Entree
Breast of Chicken stuffed with Italian Sausage on Broccoli Rappini
with roasted Carrots and Porcini Cream Sauce
Vigneti del Vulture Pipoli Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata
and Tormaresca Primitivo Salento Torcicoda, Puglia

Dessert
Southern Italian Pear and Ricotta Cake with Chantilly
Laurie combines wine education with standup comedy, improv and games to create a killer show at The Robert Morris Inn, where wine meets punch line. Looking for a great night out with great food and a laid back and hilarious take on wine tasting? Over a fine four-course dinner, Laurie peels back the labels of a customized selection of four accompanying wines for you and exposes the truth of her life in the wine business and as a mom in suburbia hell. Relax with a glass (or four!) of wine, because with Forster there are no formalities when it comes to drinking. This is a “dinner tasting” you will never forget.
$88 per person includes four course dinner, four wines and entertainment! Excludes tax and gratuity.
Chill out and enjoy an overnight stay including a hearty breakfast the following morning.
Call us on 410 226 5111 to book now.

Wine, Dine & Punchlines
2017-03-26 18:30 | Dillard House, 768 Franklin St, Dillard, GA 30537
The Dillard House is celebrating its 100th Birthday by showcasing North Georgia wines with fans and friends. TV personality, award-winning sommelier and comedian, Laurie Forster, delivers an edgy, off-beat hilarious show where wine meets punchline. Using her down to earth approach to wine education, Forster peels back the labels of a few of her favorite North Georgia wines while she exposes some the deep secrets of the wine industry and why she thinks its so darn funny! Relax with a glass (or three!) of wine, because with Forster there are no formalities when it comes to drinking. This is a tasting that will forever change how you look at wine!

Wine, Dine, and Punchlines is an original comedy show & wine tasting that includes on-stage audience participation. During the show, Forster leaves no stone unturned when it comes to talking about wine and why we like it. Maybe you love the full body of a Malbec or the smooth buttery finish of a chardonnay. Who knows? Who cares? But by the end of this show three things are certain. You are confident about what you like, exhausted from laughing and completely relaxed.
Chef Tim Dondero, Executive Chef of Donderos’ Kitchen, a family-run international café and market in Athens, Georgia, will serve as guest chef for this event. An international medical researcher, as well as a chef, cooking teacher, and food writer, Chef Dondero’s focus is to delight patrons with exciting, authentic international food. He has served as guest chef at the Istanbul Cafe and at Cafe 458 in Atlanta, and has taught international cooking at Evening at Emory in Atlanta and The Rolling Pin in Athens. He has lived as well as cooked in Southeast Asia, Africa, and traveled extensively in his work.
General Admission Tickets: $75 which includes a wine reception with hors d’oeuvres and tastings of 4 wines during the comedy show and 4-course dinner.
VIP tickets: $100 includes all of the above plus a special hour with The Wine Coach Laurie Forster, a free copy of her award winning book, “The Sipping Point,” while you enjoy one of her favorite sparkling wines.
ITINERARY
5:30- 6:30 PM VIP EVENT
6:30 – 7:00 PM Reception with passed hors d’oeuvres and first wine served
7:00 PM Comedy Show and Wine Tasting. Guests will taste North Georgia wines from five nearby vineyards: 12 Spies Vineyard, Stonewall Creek Vineyards, Tiger Mountain Vineyards, Hightower Creek Vineyards, and Crane Creek Vineyards. This event is being tied into the 2017 Wine Highway Weekend sponsored by The Winegrowers Association of Georgia.
8:00 PM Dinner prepared by Chef Tim Dondero
Cash bar will be available so you can order additional glasses of your favorite wines..

An Evening with Laurie Forster - A Benefit for Loriann Kirkpatrick & Family
2017-03-19 17:00 | Champions Run 13800 Eagle Run Drive Omaha, NE 68164
———-A Benefit for Loriann Kirkpatrick & Family———-

As seen on Dr. Oz, Fox Morning News and Martha Stewart Living Today, Laurie combines wine education with standup comedy, improv and games to create a fun show, where wine meets punch line. Relax with a glass (or four!) of wine, because with Forster (Loriann’s sister!) there are no formalities when it comes to drinking.
This is a “wine tasting” you will never forget!
The What 5:00pm Arrival & Cocktails 5:30pm Show Begins 7:00pm Silent Auction & Dessert
The When Sunday, March 19th 5–8pm
The Where Champions Run 13800 Eagle Run Drive Omaha, NE 68164

Or make a donation!

Vintage 901 Wine. Food. Music. - Memphis, TN
2017-03-10 00:00 - 2017-03-12 00:00 | Memphis, TN
Vintage 901 is a three day wine festival complete with tastings, tapas, salsa, soul and jazz that brings the world to Memphis, Tennessee to celebrate wine, food and music.
Vintage901 features the best in artisanal wines, an array of local flavors with a nod to global sensibilities, and music that blends the classic and the eclectic.
Our sommelier and grand tasting host for the weekend is Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach, as seen on Dr. Oz, Martha Stewart Living and Fox Morning News. Mark your calendar for March 10-12, 2017.
3/10: Perfect Pairings 6-10 PM
3/11: The Grand Tasting 1-5PM
This is the weekend you can enjoy the marvels of social, global and local on another level.
Find your Vintage in the 901.
Buy Tickets Here

Women’s Health Retreat
2016-10-15 20:00 | The Milestone Event Center, Easton, MD
CapLink Wellness will be hosting an all day Women’s Health Retreat on Saturday October 15 at The Milestone Event Center in Easton, MD.

This will be a great day of Speakers including Physicians, Physical Therapist, Life Coaches, Massage Therapists encompassing the following topics:

Women’s Heart Health – Dr. Tim Shanahan
Health Benefits of Manual Lymph Drainage – LMT Sarah Mosslih
Women’s Bone Health and Fractures related to Osteoporosis – Dr. Jason Jancosko
Nurturing Strategies for Mind, Body and Soul – Life Coach Michelle Hammond
What’s new in Breast Cancer Care – Close to Home on the Shore – Dr. Roberta Lilly
Transform Stress into Success Using the Science of the Brain – Life Coach Anna O’Connor
Rise Up and let’s drinks some Coffee – Claire Rekitzke
Cultivating a Space for Spirituality and Healing – Rev Jody Gunn
Stand Up for Improved Health – Physical Therapist Chris Jobeck
Creating a Vision for Your Life – Life Coach Kerry Gunshenan
Yoga and Meditation for Health and Wellness – Yoga Specialist Kelli Remo
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Causes & Management – Dr. Aisha Siddiqui
“You Uncorked” A Recipe for a Delicious Life – Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach

There will be Awesome door prizes and a Wine & Ice Cream Happy Hour!

Buy Tickets here: http://caplinkwellness.com/healthretreat/

Registration begins at 7:30 am. Event begins at 8:00 am. and ends at 4:30 pm. Continental Breakfast and Buffet Lunch included.

Location: The Milestone Event Center- Easton, MD

Something to Wine About with Laurie Forster
2016-10-13 18:30 - 21:15 | Sacred Heart Parish Center (1031 Sprenkle Rd., Spring Grove, PA 17362)
Something to Wine About with Laurie Forster
Sacred Heart Parish Center (1031 Sprenkle Rd., Spring Grove, PA 17362)

TV personality, award-winning author and sommelier, Laurie Forster, delivers an edgy, off-beat hilarious seminar where wine meets punchline. Using her down to earth approach to “wine education,” Forster peels back the labels of a few of her favorite wines while she exposes some the deep secrets of the wine industry and why she thinks it’s so darn funny! Relax with a tasting of 4 wines, because with Forster there are no formalities when it comes to drinking. This is a “tasting” you will never forget.
During the seminar, Forster leaves no stone unturned when it comes to talking about wine and why we like it. Maybe you love the full body of a Malbec or the crisp acidity of a Pinot Grigio. Who knows? Who cares? But by the end of this show three things are certain. You are confident about what you like, exhausted from laughing and in a wine induced state of euphoria!
Tickets are $30 and include welcome reception with glass of Prosecco. Cheese and Crackers. 4 tastings of wine during the hour long show, followed by Laurie mingling with guests, answering questions, & photo opportunities. There will also be raffles of wine baskets & winery tours, and Laurie’s award-winning book, “The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine” will be available for purchase.

NOTE: All attending this event must be a minimum of 21 years of age and event staff may request proof of age, drivers license, etc.

Wine Makeover at Euphoria Greenville
2016-09-24 15:30 | Upstairs at Brazwell’s, 631 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601
Is drinking wine and laughing your idea of the perfect afternoon? Then you’ll want to join TV personality, award-winning author and sommelier, Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach for a tasting designed to give your wine rack an Extreme Wine Makeover.

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Using a blend of her comedic talents and wine education she’ll help you up your wine game with 6 fashion forward WINE alternatives to the same old wines you have been drinking forever.

For example: Do the 80s want their White Zin back? If you (or someone you know) are still sipping this pink throwback Laurie has a hip alternative that you’ll LOVE.
OR
Maybe you should Put Down the Pinot Grigio? Pinot Grigio is not the only choice for a crisp clean white wine…Laurie will share a delicious white that’s hard to pronounce but easy to love!

Think of it as a Makeover for your wine glass where you’ll find 6 new favorite wines! You’ll laugh, learn and never look at wine the same way again!

Something to Wine About: Wine Meets Punchline
2016-09-24 13:00 | Upstairs at Brazwell’s, 631 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601
Saturday, September 24 • 1:00pm
SOLD OUT

TV personality, award-winning author and sommelier, Laurie Forster, delivers an edgy, off-beat hilarious seminar where wine meets punchline. Using her down to earth approach to wine education, Forster peels back the labels of a few of her favorite wines while she exposes some the deep secrets of the wine industry and why she thinks it’s so darn funny!

Relax with a tasting of 6 wines, because with Forster there are no formalities when it comes to drinking. This is a “tasting” you will never forget. During the seminar, Forster leaves no stone unturned when it comes to talking about wine and why we like it. Maybe you love the full body of a Malbec or the crisp acidity of a Pinot Grigio. Who knows? Who cares? But by the end of this show three things are certain. You are confident about what you like, exhausted from laughing and in a wine induced state of euphoria!

Wine & Food Festival - Hershey, PA
2016-09-16 18:30 - 2016-09-18 22:00 | The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Rd., Hershey, PA 17033
Kick-off a wonderful weekend of food and wine! Join us at 6:30 PM in the Fountain Lobby for a wine reception hosted by Kim Crawford of Loveblock Wines and featuring 4-6 wine selections and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Then at 8 PM, enjoy the lighter side of wine with “Something To Wine About,” a comedy show featuring Laurie Forster, The Stand Up Sommelier. Must be 21 or older.
Reservations are required. Please call 717-534-8800 for reservations.
Click here for more info.

Food, Wine & Laughter Evenings with Laurie Forster at the Robert Morris Inn 4/23/16
2016-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Robert Morris Inn
Antipodean Evening with a Taste of Australia & New Zealand
We all know and love the Australia-New Zealand rivalry. It’s a bit like watching siblings fight over Lego sets. Topics they bicker over include Russell Crowe’s nationality, each other’s dodgy sportsmanship, who has the better landscapes and whose climate is more tolerable. Regarding their wines, Laurie digs into the data to see who does wine better and to settle the debate once and for all.
Join Laurie at the Robert Morris Inn for her hilarious show where Chef Salter’s food and wine meets punch line! Over a fine four course dinner, Laurie peels back the labels of a customized selection of four accompanying wines for you and exposes the truth of her life in the wine business and as a mom in suburbia hell. Relax with a glass (or four!) of wine, because with Laurie there are no formalities when it comes to drinking. This is a wine tasting and dinner you will never forget.
Call 410-226-5111 to book now!

Baltimore: Something to Wine About Dinner Cruise 4/8/16
2016-04-08 18:30 - 21:00
Something to Wine About Dinner Cruise | Friday |04/8/16
Enjoy an evening of laughter – and wine – with Laurie Forster, The Stand-Up Sommelier. She pairs a relaxed and fun approach to the world of wine, complete with tasting exercises and games that give the audience a chance to come up on stage and be part of the show!
This unique evening includes Spirit’s dinner buffet, samples of four wines to taste during the show and unlimited laughs. After the show, Laurie will be on hand to answer questions and mingle with guests as the cruise continues. Dance the night away to music from Spirit’s onboard DJ, or head out to the observation deck for a breath of fresh air and stunning panoramic views.

Dinner Buffet Menu
Comedy show and wine tasting hosted by Laurie Forster, The Stand-Up Sommelier
Complimentary glass of La Marca Prosecco at boarding
Samples of four wines during the event
Cash bar
DJ entertainment for dancing
Stunning skyline views from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Board: 6:30pm | Cruise: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Price: from $76.90 per person*
All passengers must be 21 or older with valid ID.

Call 866-312-2469 or Book Your Cruise Online

Wine Tasting Samples Provided

Martin Codax Albarino
Trimbach Riesling
La Braccesca Sabrazio Rosso
Dona Paula Malbec

*Price does not include taxes or fees. Pricing, menu and times subject to change. Certain restrictions may apply. Your choice of beer, wine, liquor and soft drinks may be purchased on board from our service team.

Food, Wine & Laughter Evenings with Laurie Forster at the Robert Morris Inn 3/12/16
2016-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Robert Morris Inn
A Taste of Oregon & Washington
Oregon shares its location on the 45th parallel with Burgundy, France and focuses on the traditional Burgundian varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Pinot Gris is also important, but the Oregonians give that grape a more Alsatian swing. Washington, with its 30,000 acres planted to vine, is the second largest producer of wine in the United States.
Join Laurie at the Robert Morris Inn for her hilarious show where Chef Salter’s food and wine meets punch line! Over a fine four course dinner, Laurie peels back the labels of a customized selection of four accompanying wines for you and exposes the truth of her life in the wine business and as a mom in suburbia hell. Relax with a glass (or four!) of wine, because with Laurie there are no formalities when it comes to drinking. This is a wine tasting and dinner you will never forget.
Call 410-226-5111 to book now!
