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June 2022
Pinots in Oregon – The Wines of the Willamette Valley
Join Girls’ Guide to Paris & Beyond’s founder, Doni Belau, & your own wine coach, Laurie Forster, on a gastronomic romp through Willamette Valley where we’ll have a chance to learn more about wine with – wait for it – not only a wine coach…
Find out more »July 2022
Shake Things Up with Cocktails (Virtual Tasting)
Let’s shake things up with a virtual tasting of 2 classic cocktails just in time for summer soirees. Learn how with just a few ingredients, you can create a tasty libation for summer and beyond. Laurie will be joined by Natalie Brewer of Vintage414.com in…
Find out more »August 2022
Wine Down Wednesday: Off the Beaten (Wine) Path
Join Laurie for a virtual tasting that explores the wine road less travelled. Learn about up and coming regions you might not think of when restocking your wine rack. She'll also explore new packaging options for wine include lighter glass bottles, cans, premium boxes and…
Find out more »September 2022
Wine Down Wednesday: Tour Austria by Glass
Gruner Veltliner, Riesling and Pinot Noir are just a few of the grapes that make amazing wine in Austria. A favorite region to Somms around the world Austria is home to legendary wines that over deliver as far as value and are uber food friendly.…
Find out more »October 2022
Great Wines Under $20
Join Laurie for a few of her favorite wines under $20 that are sure to chase away your inflation blues. Find out the tricks wine pros know to save money on wine but not give up quality. We'll taste value priced bubbly, whites and reds…
Find out more »November 2022
Perfect Pairings 2022
Perfect Pairings Join us on November 8 at Cattail Creek Country Club for a sommelier-curated wine-tasting experience benefitting the Breast Center at Howard County General Hospital. Tasting Experience – includes cocktails, spirits, and mocktails perfectly paired with delicious cuisine. $150 of your ticket purchase is…
Find out more »Cru Beaujolais
Join Laurie for a tasting that goes explores Cru Beaujolais which is produced from one of the top 10 Cru villages in the region. Nouveau wines are fun and fruity whereas these are more serious reds that can be cellared. Some say that Gamay based…
Find out more »December 2022
December Bubbly Bash
Let's celebrate the season with a few of Laurie's favorite sparkling wines! As you sip sparkling wines from all over the globe, you will learn why bubbles are one of the hottest trends in wine in the U.S. right now Along the way, you’ll also…
Find out more »January 2023
New Year, New Wines!
Happy Holidays--let's start 2023 off right! Let’s celebrate the new year with a virtual line-up of “new” wines that you may not have tried but will absolutely want to start drinking in 2023. Laurie will curate a selection of interesting and unique wines that represent…
Find out more »Black Hills Stock Show: Beef and Broncs Experience
BEEF, BRONCS, and WINE The Wine Coach, Laurie Forster and Chef Clark will entertain the crowd as the pair mouthwatering BEEF recipes with the perfect wine.
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