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February 2022
Online Wine Tasting with The Wine Coach: Laurie Foster
Join Doni Belau of Girl's Guide to Paris & Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach on Facebook live for some wine and laughs. We’ll be tasting some Pinots from Oregon from a few of the wineries that we’ll visit on our tour this coming June. Click to…
Find out more »Wine Down Wednesday: Perfect Partners–Wine & Cheese
Looking for a great Valentines (or Galentine's) gift for the wine lover on your list? Experience an interactive tasting is all about Perfect Partners—Wine & Cheese! Make this your Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s) celebration with your spouse, special someone or BFF. Join award-winning…
Find out more »March 2022
Wine Down Wednesday: Celebrating Women Winemakers
March is Women's History Month so to celebrate we'll have a tasting featuring amazing wines crafted by women. All over the world women are taking the helm at wineries and bringing a unique perspective to winemaking. Grab a ticket and invite the special women (and…
Find out more »April 2022
Wine Down Wednesday: Tour the Loire Valley by Glass
Springtime has arrived and to celebrate we’ll take a virtual tour of the Loire Valley by glass! Laurie will feature some of her favorite Loire Valley wines with a focus on wines perfect for springtime sipping. Learn the best areas for whites, bubbly, and reds,…
Find out more »May 2022
Wine Down Wednesday: Sipping Sicily
Just off the southern tip of Italy you will find the island of Sicily where wines have been crafted for centuries. Plenty of sunshine, limited rainfall and coastal breezes make this an ideal place to make wine. Laurie will introduce you to a few of…
Find out more »June 2022
DrinkMaryland
The Town of Centreville has teamed up with the Maryland Wineries Association for its fifth celebration of local makers at DrinkMaryland. The annual, open-air market featuring juried artisans, local food, live music, and craft alcohol will be hosted at Courthouse Square on Saturday, June 18.…
Find out more »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.…
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