Wine Meets Its Match: A Wine Pairing Experience
2026-04-22 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Ivy Cafe, 12 Westoverst, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Join us on April 22nd at 6PM for a guided tasting led by Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®, designed to make wine pairing feel fun, intuitive, and deliciously approachable.
Hosted at The Ivy Café, this experience invites you to rethink how wine and food work together. Laurie will lead guests through her signature “wine sandwich” method—sip the wine, taste the food, sip again—and help you notice how flavors shift, soften, and shine when the right match comes together.
Each guest will enjoy a curated lineup of wines from Hair O’ The Dog Wine & Spirits, along with a mix-and-match pairing line-up featuring cheeses, fruits, nuts, and other thoughtfully selected bites, encouraging you to experiment and discover pairings that surprise you.
This isn’t about memorizing rules or finding one “correct” pairing. It’s about learning how to trust your palate, have fun with flavor, and walk away with a pairing trick you’ll actually use at home. Whether you’re wine-curious or already a fan, you’ll leave more confident, more connected, and with a few new favorite combinations.
Come sip, snack, and let your wine meet its match—one delicious 🍷 sandwich at a time. Tickets are $54.99 and include tastings of 5 wines, pairing placemat, guided wine pairing instruction from The Wine Coach, special discounts on the wines and unlimited FUN.

Bordeaux Uncorked 2026: A Luxury Wine Escape
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-13 | Bordeaux
Bordeaux Uncorked: A Luxurious Wine Escape
6 Days, 5 Nights, June 8-13, 2026
Limited to 12 people (Only 6 remaining spots)

Join Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®, for an unforgettable deep dive into Bordeaux! You will sip like an insider with VIP tastings at some of the region’s most prestigious estates—including the legendary Classified Growths of the Médoc and the iconic châteaux of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. We’ll visit top “Super Second” growths like Château Pichon Baron, as well as under-the-radar gems that Bordeaux aficionados adore.
By day, you will meet cellar masters and château owners who bring these world-class wines to life. By night, unwind in your luxury accommodations in the heart of Bordeaux. This exclusive tour is designed for wine lovers who crave behind-the-scenes access, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and a deeper connection to one of the world’s greatest wine regions. Don’t just taste Bordeaux—UNCORK it and live it!
Highlights:

Itinerary reflects what is new, trending, and timeless in Bordeaux.
Exclusive wine-tasting lunches at Chateau Lagrange, Pichon Baron and Haut Bailly
5 Star Hotel in the heart of Bordeaux
Gala Dinner on the final night at one of the finest restaurants in Bordeaux
In addition to your host, The Wine Coach, we will also have the services of a professional wine guide (Bordeaux specialist) throughout the tour
Special private masterclass with a leading author on Bordeaux and more!!
For brochure with detailed itinerary and pricing:
Email laurie@thewinecoach.com

Treasures of Tuscany Tour 2026
2026-10-12 - 2026-10-17 | Tuscany, Italy, bolgheri, Italy
Raise Your Glass to Tuscany: An Exclusive Wine Experience with Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®
Join The Wine Coach for a once-in-a-lifetime wine-soaked journey through the heart of Italy! We’ll sip, swirl, and savor our way through Tuscany’s most iconic regions—from the historic vineyards of Brunello di Montalcino to the rebellious spirit of the Maremma, birthplace of the bold Super Tuscan wines. Of course, we’ll pay homage to the one and only Chianti Classico—because what’s a trip to Tuscany without a little Sangiovese in your glass? Along the way, we’ll explore hilltop villages, feast on world-class cuisine, and dive into the stories behind each bottle with local winemakers. Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or just here for the pasta and breathtaking views (no judgment!), this tour is your passport to la dolce vita. Grab your corkscrew—it’s time to drink in Tuscany, one unforgettable glass at a time.
Email: laurie@thewinecoach.com for a detailed itinerary and pricing
