Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker

Euphoria Greenville: Food, Wine and Music Festival - Weird Science - Food & Wine Reactions
2018-09-22 15:00 UTC | Fluor Field 925 South Main Street Greenville, SC, 29601
Champagne with Popcorn? Cheetos with Cabernet? That’s weird! Or is it? Leading wine educator Laurie Forster will share the keys to food and wine pairing, as well as enlightening participants about the different ways in which wine interacts with common food components like salt, acid and fats. Attendees at this interactive event will taste a series of unconventional pairings (think junk food) and come away with an understanding of how to create great pairings every time.

Euphoria Food, Wine, and Music presented by Lexus is a highly anticipated four-day festival that includes exclusive tasting events, intimate musical experiences, cooking demonstrations and wine seminars, as well as multi-course dinners and live music concerts. Dedicated to excellence, euphoria features domestic and international wines, award-winning chefs, sommeliers and renowned singer/songwriters.
Every September, euphoria shines a spotlight on Greenville, South Carolina’s thriving Culinary and Arts Communities. Greenville, situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, stands out with it’s award-winning downtown, vast entertainment options and diverse population.

Let’s Talk Turkey Wine Tasting - SOLD OUT
2018-11-08 18:00 UTC | Kent Manor Inn, 500 Kent Manor Drive, Stevensville, Maryland 21666
SOLD OUT…Consider joining Laurie for her Bubbly Holiday Bash at the Bistro St. Michaels on December 6th!

Join Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach at the Kent Manor Inn for a line-up of wines that are perfect for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Turkey may take center stage at your feast but there is more to choosing the right wine than pairing with the bird.
Your tasting will start with the perfect bubbly to kick off your feast and then move to a seated wine tasting featuring 3 great wines with small plates to complement your holiday feast. Along the way, Laurie will share some of the key food and wine pairings rules for any great match and how to find great values in the wine aisle. We’ll finish with a Thanksgiving themed dessert paired with a wine you’ll want to have as the finale in your glass on Thanksgiving.
Come taste, learn and connect with your community at this festive event!
Tickets are $48 and include Wine tastings, Food Pairings, Tax, Tip and Wine Edu-tainment from The Wine Coach! Seating is limited, advance purchase is required.
PS If you want to make a night of it you can book a room at the Waterfront Historic Kent Manor Inn for the evening–Book Here!

Bubbly Holiday Bash
2018-12-06 18:30 UTC | Bistro St. Michaels 403 S Talbot St, Saint Michaels, Maryland 21663
Ladies—Grab your BFF, Sister or Mom and kick off the holiday season with a bubbly holiday bash on Thursday, December 6th at 6:30PM at Bistro St Michaels. Join Chef Doug Stewart and The Wine Coach, Laurie Forster, for a tasting of sparklers from around the world paired with some delicious small plates that you can easily recreate for your own holiday get togethers..
Sample sparkling wine from all over the globe and learn why bubbles are one of the hottest trends in wine right now. During the tasting, you’ll learn the subtle differences between various styles of sparkling wine and what foods pair well with each.
By the end of this tasting you’ll find some new favorite sparklers for the holidays and be ready to throw a holiday bubbly bash of your own!
$75pp all inclusive
(Limited space available, Advance Tickets Required)

Pick the Perfect Wine Every Time Online Wine Course
2019-01-09 20:00 UTC | Your Living Room
Attention Wine Lovers….has this ever happened to you?
You’re at your favorite wine store, looking at thousands of bottles of wine on the shelves and you’re not sure how to pick the perfect one!
NOW you can finally learn how to Pick the Perfect Wine Every Time. Now, anyone can join me to learn how to Swirl, Sip and Savor wine like a Pro. We’ll have tons of fun, too…because there’s nothing snooty about my wine tastings!
During this LIVE online 5 week workshop, you will learn everything you need to know and have more confidence when ordering, pairing or serving wine. This is the same information that my corporate clients spend thousands of dollars for at one of my high content seminars. Don’t worry if you are busy on the dates we will meet as everything is being recorded so you an watch at your leisure!!
Visit www.PerfectWineEveryTime.com for info on all 5 classes included and to take advantage of the early bird special only until 12/1/18!!

He Cooks, She Wines: Fall in LOVE one bite at a time!
2019-01-18 18:30 UTC | Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, 60 Tanager Way Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands KY1-1303, Cayman Islands
Friday, Jan. 18, 2019
6:30 to 9:30pm

What happens when a world class Chef from marries a smart mouthed Somm? You have the dynamic duo from He Cooks, She Wines—Laurie & Michael Forster! Join them Friday, January 18, 2019 when Laurie and Michael host a 5-course wine dinner at Ave Restaurant in Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa where you’ll fall in love one bite at a time. The Forsters’ created He Cooks She Wines® in order to inspire more people to deepen their love of food and wine at the dinner table in a way that is fun and approachable.
As The Standup Sommelier, Laurie blends her extensive knowledge of wine with her quick witted humor so expect lots laughs in between sips of wine. Chef Michael was classically trained at The Culinary Institute of America and worked at famed restaurants like Le Cirque, in New York City before taking a position as a private Chef for a prominent DC family. Each course will feature 2 pairings that will be designed to change the way you think about pairing food and wine—you’ll learn, laugh and leave with a warm fuzzy feeling.
Tickets include 5-course dinner, wine pairings, edu-tainment from the He Cooks, She Wines team and lots of laughs!

Something to Wine About with Laurie Forster, The Standup Sommelier
2019-01-19 17:30 UTC | Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa 60 Tanager Way Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands KY1-1303, Cayman Islands
Saturday, January 19, 2019
5:30 to 7pm

Find out why we think Wine+Comedy=The Perfect Pairing! Something to Wine About® is a one-hour original comedy show & wine tasting that includes audience participation. Unlike any other wine tasting you’ve experienced. Award-winning sommelier and comedian, Laurie Forster has taken the enjoyment of wine to a whole new level and now brings her live stage show to The Beach Deck at Seafire Resort + Spa. Not only will Laurie have you laughing out loud with her outlandish comedy and playful audience participation, but you will walk away knowing more about wine and feeling more confident about what you already know.
Laurie Forster, The Standup Sommelier™, is an award-winning sommelier, author, TV personality and comedian. Her edgy approach to demystifying wine caught the eye of major networks and led her to guest appearances on FOX Morning News, Martha Stewart Living Today and ABC News at Noon. She’s performed her comedic wine tasting at Carolines on Broadway, DC IMPROV, Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Casino and was one of the headlining shows for this year’s HBO Women in Comedy Festival.
Tickets include Laurie’s show, wine tastings, light fare and unlimited laughs!

Snifters Sunday School with The Wine Coach
2019-01-27 15:00 - 2019-03-10 00:00 UTC | Snifter’s Craft Beer & Wine Bistro 219 Marlboro Avenue, Easton, MD 21601
Start the 2019 off right with 3 great wine classes that will make you love Sunday Funday even more! Hair o’The Dog and Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach have partnered to create a series of events that include 5-6 wine tastings, light fare, exclusive discounts on wines and of course wine edu-tainment from The Wine Coach. You’ll learn, laugh and never look at Sunday afternoon the same way again. Classes are $40 each or $110 if you purchase all 3 classes. Get Tickets here!
January 27th 3-5 PM – New Year New Wines
Let’s celebrate the new year with a line-up of “new” wines that you may not have tried but will absolutely want to start drinking. Laurie will curate a tasting of interesting and unique wines from Hair o’The Dog that represent some of the hottest trends in wine for 2019. Learn The Wine Coach’s New Year’s Wine Resolutions for the coming year and how easy it will be for you to keep them!
Wines featured will be served with light fare from Snifter’s Chef Andy and attendees will get exclusive discounts on wine.
February 17th 3-5 PM – Perfect Pairings: Food & Wine
Love food and wine? Yup us too! Everyone loves a killer food and wine pairing but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Laurie will share the keys to food and wine pairings along with her Weird Science rules that will help you understand how wine is affected by common food components like salt, acid and fats. Chef Andy will create small plates to illustrate each pairing lesson that perfectly pairs with a selection of wines you are sure to LOVE.
Wines featured will be served with light fare from Snifter’s Chef Andy and attendees will get exclusive discounts on wine.
March 10th 3-5 PM – Spring Forward Wine Tasting
Lost an hour? No problem we gotcha covered with a tasting of wines that will transform your wine rack from winter to SPRING. Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach will share some great wines that are perfect to sip as we thaw out from the winter freeze. We’ll feature a variety of wines including Sparkling, White, Rose and Spring Reds. You’ll learn great tips from Laurie about the best way to Sip, Serve and Cellar your wines for the garden parties and backyard gatherings that are just around the corner.
Wines featured will be served with light fare from Snifter’s Chef Andy and attendees will get exclusive discounts on wine.
Get Tickets here!

Rockstar & the Standup Sommelier
2019-04-13 20:00 UTC | Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton, Delaware 19968
Milton Theater presents a Winederful evening with Paul Cullen, Rock Star Chef, and Laurie Forster, The Standup Sommelier.
Paul will kick things off with a few cool versions of Bad Co songs played with nylon string guitar before he demos how to make a few of his famous culinary creations while you sip your favorite wine…consider it a cooking concert.
Paul will be joined onstage by TV personality, award-winning sommelier and comedian, Laurie Forster, who will share her edgy, off-beat hilarious comedy 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 of the deep secrets of the wine industry and why she thinks it’s so damn funny!
Paul and Laurie will join forces to deliver a delicious evening of music, comedy and culinary inspiration that is 100% FUN.
Tickets are only $20-35! (advance purchase is suggested.)
A limited number of guests will be able to purchase tickets to a pre-concert VIP Party that will include Antipasti (Italian word for Heavy Hors doeuvres) made by Chef Paul himself, expertly paired with small producer, family vineyards wines of Italy and Laurie will share some of her secrets to creating perfect pairings. Consider this the most delicious way to get primed for the show!
Be a part of this truly unique evening!

Something to Wine About at The Loft
2019-06-04 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | City Winery NYC, 155 Varick St., New York, New York 10013
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 wines while she exposes some the deep secrets of the wine industry and why she thinks it’s so damn funny! Relax with your 4 wine tastings, because with Forster there are no formalities when it comes to drinking. This is a “tasting” you will never forget.
Something to Wine About 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 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 completely toasted.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Tickets: $25 to $40
ALL AGES

Wine, Dine & Punchlines with The Standup Sommelier at Caffe Gelato!
2019-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | 90 E. Main Street (near U of D campus), Newark, DE 19711
Join TV personality, award-winning sommelier and comedian Laurie Forster at Caffe Gelato on June 20th for 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 summer wines from around the world while she exposes some of the deep secrets of the wine industry and why she thinks it’s so damn funny!
Chef Ryan will perfectly pair Laurie’s wines with a delectable 4 course dinner.
During the evening, Forster will leave no stone unturned when it comes to talking about wine and why we love it. Maybe you love the full body of a Malbec or the crisp acidity of a Sauvignon Blanc. Who knows? Who cares? But by the end of this dinner three things are certain. You are confident about what you like, exhausted from laughing, and completely satisfied.
Tickets are $79 all inclusive and are on sale now at https://caffegelato.net/.
Purchase includes 4-course dinner, wine pairings, Laurie’s show and unlimited laughs!

Stand Up Sommelier: A tasting like you've never experienced
2019-07-27 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery, 275 Decatur Rd,, Stafford,, VA, 22554, United States
Laurie Forster is one of America’s leading wine experts and author of the award-winning book The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine. Laurie is a Certified Sommelier, National Speaker and TV personality who is not afraid to tell you her first wine came from a box. Her edgy approach to demystifying wine caught the eye of major networks and led her to guest appearances on The Dr Oz Show, FOX Morning News, Martha Stewart Living Today, ABC and many more.
Stand up Sommelier is an original comedy show & wine tasting event that includes 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 Cab Franc or the crisp acidity of a Viognier. 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 toasted. Relax with your 5 wine tastings and enjoy because this is a “tasting” you will never forget.
FAQs:
How long will the show last?
Doors open at 7:30pm, where you will be able to purchase any wine or dessert. The show will last from 8:30pm-9:30pm. From 9:30pm-10:00pm Laurie will be availble for photo opps and book signings.
What type of food & drink will be offered?
A personal cheese tray is included with each ticket. You will be able to pre-order any desserts
Are you offering a full dinner menu?
Dinner will not be offered after 7:30pm or during the show. If you would like to order dinner from our full bistro menu, we are taking dinner reservations from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Reservations are limited and based on a first come, first serve basis. Please confirm your reservation by calling our reservations line: 540.446.2251.
How can I sit with a friend that is purchasing tickets seperately?
During the ticket purchase process, please be sure to list out the name of all guests that you would like to be seated with in the notes section. Please note, this event is “family styled seating”, meaning you may be seated at tables with other patrons. We can seat groups together with up to 10 guests! We highly recommend one person purchasing tickets for all guests in a party to ensure availability; we sold out very quickly last time.

WINE, DINE & PUNCHLINES - SOMETHING TO WINE ABOUT COMEDY SHOW
2019-09-06 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Rd., Hershey, PA 17033
Kick-off a wonderful weekend of food and wine! Join us in the Fountain Lobby for a wine reception hosted by Dan Brennan, from Decibel Wines, featuring 2 wine selections and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Then, 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.

Something To Wine About: Wine Tasting Comedy Show
2019-09-12 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Whispering Hollow Estates, 1409 Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank, PA, 15521, United States
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 wines while she exposes some the deep secrets of the wine industry and why she thinks it’s so damn funny!

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 completely relaxed.

Tickets for Something to Wine About with Laurie Forster on September 12, 2019 in at the Whispering Hollow Estates in Alum Bank, PA are on sale now at United Way of Bedford. Tickets include welcome drink, 5 wine/beer tastings, light fare and unlimited laughs. Come taste delicious wines, beers courtesy of Olde Bedford Brewing, appetizers and support a great cause!

Euphoria Classroom: Rosé All Day
2019-09-21 13:00 UTC | Foxcroft Wine Co. 631 S Main S, Greenville, SC 29601
Join Laurie for a tasting of different styles of Rosé to find out your favorite way to drink pink. Laurie will introduce you to the best wine regions, grapes and producers of Rosé and why it is one of the hottest growing categories of wine in 2019. Along the way, you’ll also learn the subtle differences between various styles of Rosé, what foods pair well with each and why it’s so easy to Rosé All Day!
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 deep secrets of the wine industry and why she thinks it’s so darn funny!

Euphoria Classroom: Oregon Pinot Party!
2019-09-21 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Foxcroft Wine Co. 631 S Main S, Greenville, SC 29601
Join Laurie for a tasting of some of Oregon finest Pinots—Pinot Gris & Pinot Noir. From sparkling wine to crisp whites and savory reds, Oregon makes the most of these grapes to rival wines made in Burgundy and beyond. Take a tour of Oregon by glass and find out what makes this such a perfect place for Pinots and why Oregon is one of the fastest growing wine regions in the country.
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 deep secrets of the wine industry and why she thinks it’s so darn funny!

MVF&W Festival: Wine, Dine & Punchlines with The Standup Sommelier
2019-10-25 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival, Winnetu Oceanside Resort 31 Dunes Road,, Edgartown, Massachusetts, 02539, United States
TV personality, award-winning sommelier and comedian Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach 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 from around the world while she exposes some of the deep secrets of the wine industry and why she thinks it’s so darn funny!
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 crispy acidity of a Pinot Grigio. Who knows? Who cares? But by the end of the show 3 things are certain: you are more confident about what you like, exhausted from laughing and completely relaxed.
Forster will work with our chef to create pairings that will not only complement the wines but interactively teach you the secrets to perfect pairings. You’ll learn, laugh and never look at wine the same way again!

Great Oak Comedy Wine Retreat
2020-01-25 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Great Oak Manor, 10568 Cliff Road, Chestertown, MD, 21620, United States
Crow Vineyard and Great Oak Manor have come together for a one-of-a-kind evening. Enjoy appetizers, a tasting of 5 wines, a buffet-style dinner by Chef Paul McCormick and the performance Wine, Dine & Punchlines by comedian Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach.

Ticket price listed – $180 – is per couple for appetizers, tasting of 5 wines, dinner and show. To register, please use the Register Here button below. If you would like to make this a weekend get-away, Great Oak has reserved rooms specifically for this weekend at 25% off the usual weekend rate for guests. Booking online, use the code Crow20 for your discount. This is a Friday & Saturday night stay that includes a hot breakfast each morning. Friday night you will have the option to stay for a soup-er supper at Great Oak or head into Historic Chestertown.
Space limited, get your seats and rooms now!
REGISTER HERE
For rooms at Great Oak call: 1-410-778-5943
For more about Great Oak Manor, CLICK HERE
About the Wine, Dine & Punchlines dinner: Looking for a laid back and hilarious take on wine tasting? Join TV personality and award winning sommelier, Laurie Forster, for an off-beat hilarious wine dinner where wine meets punchline. Laurie will begin the night by sharing the art of “blind tasting” – tasting a wine without knowing its identity and the skills needed to identify each wine’s grape varietal. During the tasting, Laurie will also share the keys to creating perfect pairings along with a few interactive exercises that will illustrate each concept. Once you are all grounded in the blind tasting process you (and your table mates) will compete for the award of Top Cork Dorks and of course PRIZES! At the conclusion of Laurie’s tasting you will enjoy a fabulous dinner catered by Chef Paul paired with your favorite Crow Vineyard wines. Learn, Laugh and never look at wine the same way again!

Pinot's Palette Studio Fundraiser Event
2020-01-29 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Pinot’s Palette, 12976 Highland Crossing Dr., Ste. D, Herndon, VA, 20171, United States
A fundraiser and great night out to benefit Colorectal Cancer Alliance (CCA).
Ticket price includes, wine tasting, featured food, Laurie’s comedy show AND a $45 complimentary card towards a future painting event!
CCA’s mission: To empower a nation of allies who work with us to provide support for patients and families, caregivers, and survivors; to raise awareness of preventive measures; and inspire efforts to fund critical research.
Laurie Forster, The Standup Sommelier™ will deliver an off-beat hilarious show where wine meets punch line.
Click here to purchase tickets now!

Wine on the Hardwood
2020-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Xfinity Center, 8500 Paint Branch Drive, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
You are invited to celebrate our fierce, fearless women, the University of Maryland Terrapins, at our inaugural Wine on the Hardwood event! Join us for an afternoon of wine tasting and fun on the main court at XFINITY Center. Enjoy interacting with special guests at a variety of wine and food stations, and participate in an exclusive silent auction. All proceeds will support female student-athlete scholarships.
The event will feature the Wine Coach, Laurie Forster, one of America’s leading wine experts and Maryland native, who brings an edgy twist to demystifying wine. Master your senses to identify subtle nuances, as you become more educated in the assessment of wine: sight, smell, palate, and conclusion.

Her Mind Live
2020-03-05 13:00 - 19:30 UTC | Laurel Park, RT 198 & Racetrack Road, Laurel, MD, 20724, United States
Her Mind Live is part networking, part personal & professional growth and part fun.
Special early bird deadline ticket price available until January 31st
Keynote speaker, Laurie Forster – The Wine Coach, presents “You Uncorked: Recipe for a Delicious Life.” Laurie is a TV personality, author, corporate speaker, award-winning sommelier and comedian who has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, Martha Stewart Living Today, HBO Women in Comedy Festival and more.
Bring your BFF’s and co-workers and join us for:

Educational and inspirational keynote: “You Uncorked: Recipe for a Delicious Life”
Empowerment sessions
Inspiring and educational panel
Recognition of Her Mind Community Heroes
Networking
Happy hour with hors d’oeuvres & craft beverage tasting

…..and experience the newly renovated Laurel Park
Whether you are in the business world, retired, or a stay-at-home parent, this event is for you. It’s a chance to focus on growth in all aspects of your life.
The event will wind down with networking, delicious hors d’oeuvres and craft beverage tastings.
A donation will be made to Blossoms of Hope whose mission is to enhance the quality of life through beautification projects and support for cancer and other causes.
Questions? Call 410-705-6237 or bsmith@custommediaoptions.com
To purchase tickets: https://hermindlive2020.eventbrite.com
Her Mind Live is also partnering with the Howard County Chamber of Commerce to offer a special combination ticket that gives entry into both the Her Mind Live event on March 5th and the Howard County Chamber’s Women’s Leadership Conference scheduled for March 27th. Call for information!

Wine & Punchlines: Discover the Loire at Virginia Wine Expo
2020-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Main Street Station, 1500 E Main St,, Richmond, Virginia, 23219
Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach, brings her edgy, Wine & Punchlines: Discover the Loire Valley to the Virginia Wine Expo. You’ll taste 6 or more great wines from the Loire Valley.
Laurie, sommelier and nationally recognized wine expert, brings her irreverent and comedic approach to wine education at this very edu-taining seminar about the Loire Valley’s incredibly diverse and delicious wines.
Laurie has made guest appearances on Martha Stewart Living Today, Dr. Oz, ABC News, Fox Morning News and more. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bon Appetit, Shape Magazine, and many other publications. She is a natural born comedian with expert knowledge in wine. Please join her!

An all-inclusive seminar
You may arrive anytime after 5:45 pm
GRTC Pulse station is right in front of Main Street Station
Street parking will be free on Saturday
You’ll taste 6 or more great wines from the Loire Valley

Click here for more details and to purchase tickets!

Wine Down Wednesday Facebook LIVE
2020-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Your Living Room
Join Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach for a virtual Happy Hour via Facebook LIVE at 7 PM on April 15th…pour yourself a glass of your favorite wine (or your favorite beverage) and be ready to ask all the things you wanted to know about wine, life or how to survive too much time at home!
It’s 100% FREE so invite your friends, family etc to join in on the FUN but be sure to like Laurie’s Facebook page so you’ll be notified when she goes live that night!
Click Like on her Facebook Page Here

Wine Down Wednesdays Video Tasting - Springtime in Paris
2020-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Your Living Room
4/22: Springtime in Paris (7:00PM)
Celebrate spring by taking a virtual trip to France by glass! Laurie will feature a few of her favorite French wines perfect for springtime sipping. Learn how to properly read a French wine label, the best regions for whites, reds and rose as well as tips on how to perfectly pair with food.
Join Laurie Forster The Wine Coach for a weekly virtual wine tasting class. Have your friends sign up too so you can find some new wines to enjoy while you stay at home. Classes are $20 each or buy all 3 for $50…you’ll be provided a list of wines to purchase from Hair o’the Dog in Easton or links for online purchase everywhere else. Choose a 6 pack to taste the wines Laurie will taste LIVE each week or all 12 of her picks to try all her favorites in between classes.

Wine Down Wednesdays Video Wine Tasting - Oregon Pinot Party
2020-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Your Living Room
4/29: Oregon Pinot Party (7:00PM)
Join Laurie for a tasting of some of Oregon finest Pinots—Pinot Gris & Pinot Noir. From sparkling wine to crisp whites and savory reds, Oregon makes the most of these grapes to rival wines made in Burgundy and beyond. Take a tour of Oregon by glass and find out what makes this such a perfect place for Pinots.
Join Laurie Forster The Wine Coach for a weekly virtual wine tasting class. Have your friends sign up too so you can find some new wines to enjoy while you stay at home. Classes are $20 each or buy all 3 for $50…you’ll be provided a list of wines to purchase from Hair o’the Dog in Easton or links for online purchase everywhere else. Choose a 6 pack to taste the wines Laurie will taste LIVE each week or all 12 of her picks to try all her favorites in between classes.

Wine Down Wednesdays Video Tasting - Red White and Bubbly!
2020-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Your Living Room
5/6: Red White and Bubbly! (7:00PM)
Beat the heat with a Red, White and Bubbly tasting! Get ready for summer by sipping wines from all over the globe that are perfect for your socially distanced backyard cookouts. Along the way, you’ll also learn the subtle differences between various styles of wine and what foods pair best with hotdogs vs hamburgers. By the end of this class, you’ll be ready to throw a red, white and bubbly bash of your own!
Join Laurie Forster The Wine Coach for a weekly virtual wine tasting class. Have your friends sign up too so you can find some new wines to enjoy while you stay at home. Classes are $20 each or buy all 3 for $50…you’ll be provided a list of wines to purchase from Hair o’the Dog in Easton or links for online purchase everywhere else. Choose a 6 pack to taste the wines Laurie will taste LIVE each week or all 12 of her picks to try all her favorites in between classes.

Wine Down Wednesdays: Barbera Bash
2020-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Your Living Room
Join Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach for a virtual wine tasting of one her favorite red wine varietals–Barbera. A staple of life in Italy’s Piedmont region, Barbera can be made in a variety of styles including Rosé, Sparkling and of course RED. Learn more about this special varietal that is grown in Italy, Australia, California and Laurie’s home state of Maryland. Barbera has always been a favorite of the farmers and vineyards workers as it is easy to love and affordable making it the perfect choice for Judy and Roy Crow’s Farm Vineyard.
During the tasting, Laurie will showcase several Barbera based wines from Crow Vineyard & Winery in Kennedyville, MD alongside a traditional Barbera from Italy. Find out what makes this grape so delicious, food-friendly and why it should be on your go-to red wine list for spring as well as summer! Crow Vineyards winemaker, Michael Zollo, will join Laurie during the tasting to share the secrets to making great Barbera and answer your questions. We’ll also have an after party where we can all socialize and extend the FUN!
Wines needed can be purchased from Crow Vineyard for pickup or purchased up at Hair O’The Dog Wine & Spirits in Easton, MD or Bin 201 Wines in Annapolis, MD. Attendees outside of the MD/DE area will get links to purchase Laurie’s favorite Barbera from Italy and beyond!

THE WINES:

Sparkling Barbera Rosé
2019 Barbera Rosé
2015 Barbera

HOW TO GET THEM:
Purchase at Hair o’The Dog Wine & Spirits in Easton, MD
Pick-Up @ Crow

3-Pack Set of the Wines – $60.00 + tax (a value of $75+)
Individual Wine Pricing (20% Off):

Sparkling Barbera Rosé – $24.80 + tax
2019 Barbera Rosé – $16.00 + tax
2015 Barbera – $19.20 + tax

Crow will ship in MD

3-Pack Set of the Wines – $80.00 + tax (includes shipping)
Individual Wine Pricing:

Sparkling Barbera Rosé – $49.00 + tax (includes shipping)
2019 Barbera Rosé – $38.00 + tax (includes shipping)
2015 Barbera – $42.00 + tax (includes shipping)

Please call or email us to purchase wines for Laurie’s virtual tasting:
Call: 302-304-0551
Email: tastingroom@crowvineyard.com

Wine Down Wednesday: Tour Northern Italy by Glass
2020-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Your Living Room
Join Laurie Forster The Wine Coach for a weekly virtual wine tasting class.
Have your friends sign up too so you can find some new wines to enjoy while you stay at home.
Classes are $20 each or buy 3 for $50…you’ll be provided a list of wines to purchase online or from her home wine store Hair o’the Dog in Easton, MD.
5/27 at 7PM ET

Join Laurie Forster The Wine Coach for a weekly virtual wine tasting class. Have your friends sign up too so you can find some new wines to enjoy while you stay at home. Classes are $20 each or buy 3 for $50…you’ll be provided a list of wines to purchase from Hair o’the Dog in Easton or links for online purchase everywhere else.
Take a virtual tour of Northern Italy by glass! Laurie will feature some of her favorite Italian wines with a focus on interesting whites perfect for summertime sipping. Learn how to properly read an Italian wine label, the best regions whites, bubbly and summer reds as well as great wine pairing ideas. We’ll explore Piedmont, Friuli, Veneto and Lombardy where some of the greatest wines you’ve never heard of are being crafted. Learn, laugh and add a few new Northern Italian wines to your favorites list!

Wine Down Wednesday: Shake Things Up with Wine Cocktails
2020-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Your Living Room
Join Laurie Forster The Wine Coach for a weekly virtual wine tasting class.
Have your friends sign up too so you can find some new wines to enjoy while you stay at home.
Classes are $20 each or buy 3 for $50…you’ll be provided a list of wines to purchase online or from her home wine store Hair o’the Dog in Easton, MD.
6/3 at 7PM ET

Join Laurie Forster The Wine Coach for a weekly virtual wine tasting class. Have your friends sign up too so you can find some new wines to enjoy while you stay at home. Classes are $20 each or buy 3 for $50…you’ll be provided a list of wines to purchase from Hair o’the Dog in Easton or links for online purchase everywhere else.
Let’s shake things up with a virtual tasting of a few of Laurie’s favorite wine cocktails. Learn how with just a few ingredients you can create a tasty libation for summer and beyond. Laurie will be joined by mixologist, Aaron Joseph of Cane Collective who will share a few of the essential bar tools and spirits to always have on hand as well as some key techniques to mix a drink like a pro. We’ll make 3 different cocktails that you can easily replicate at home. Recipes will be provided so you can follow along during the tasting.
Our Guest Bartender: Aaron Joseph
Instagram @azjoseph
Aaron has worked at some of the area’s most prestigious restaurants including The Inn at Perry Cabin, a luxury resort in St. Michaels, the exclusive waterfront resort town on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where he quickly advanced from busser to bartender within a few short months. After six years of service, Aaron had the opportunity to assist in the opening of La Samana, a sister property on St. Martin. Experiencing island culture and the use of fresh ingredients, Aaron realized his passion for mixology.
Upon his return to the states, Aaron accepted a number of challenging opportunities that allowed him to evolve into a mixologist, creating seasonal cocktails and managing beverage programs at Metropolitan in Annapolis, Farmers & Fishers in Washington D.C and Bourbon Steak in Georgetown. Most recently, he served as head bartender at Wit & Wisdom, A Tavern by Michael Mina. Aaron was responsible for the creation and execution of Wit & Wisdom’s cocktail program, as well as staff education and training. Elated to simply make good drinks, Aaron has an affinity for putting a clever spin on classic cocktails and enjoys experimenting with house-made syrups and infusing his liquor.
With numerous cocktail competitions under his belt, some of Aaron’s accomplishments include 2015 finalist for cognac national drink completion, 2015 finalist for Clement Rhum Ti’ punch competition; 2015 published author for writing the foreword for a book called The Forgotten Cocktails, a history of Maryland cocktails from 1706 to present; 2014 readers’ choice for Baltimore’s Magazine Best Bartender; 2014 Portland Cocktail Week winner of the Cognac Experience competition; and 2014 Woodford Reserve Manhattan Competition regional Champion. While he mixes up libations depending on his guests’ tastes, Aaron’s choice is bourbon, and is eager to foster relationships with local distilleries and producers to source uniquely local ingredients for his cocktails.
Check out Aaron’s new company Cane Collective with fresh crafted cocktail mixers: https://www.canecollective.com/

Wine Down Wednesday: California Dreamin'
2020-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Your Living Room
Join Laurie Forster The Wine Coach for a weekly virtual wine tasting class.
Have your friends sign up too so you can find some new wines to enjoy while you stay at home.
Classes are $20 each or buy 3 for $50…you’ll be provided a list of wines to purchase online or from her home wine store Hair o’the Dog in Easton, MD.
6/10 at 7:00PM
California Dreamin: New World Wine, Old World Style

In this tasting we will focus on two grapes that are known to thrive in cool climate wine regions—Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Laurie will team up with Vintner Rachel Martin of Oceano Wines in San Luis Obispo County, California. We’ll taste her old-world style Chardonnay & Pinot Noir made in SLO and discuss how they compare to the same varietals in Burgundy, France. Laurie will choose 2 French wines to taste side by side with the Oceano Wines for comparison. Find out how Rachel went from running one of Virginia’s premier wineries to owning her own in California’s Central Coast and more! Wines must be ordered from Oceano by 6/2/2020 to get free ground shipping: Get the Wine Down Wednesday Virtual Tasting Pack Here!

EXCITING NEWS!! Our friends at VinGardeValise® who make incredible wine travel suitcases custom made for safely carrying wine, will be giving away one such suitcase to one of my ticket holders! It will be a Piccolo luxury wine carrier bag valued at $249 that holds 5 bottles of wine plus everyone that attends the tasting will get a special 30% off coupon.

Wine Down Wednesday: Bubbles Around the Globe
2020-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Your Living Room
Join Laurie Forster The Wine Coach for a weekly virtual wine tasting class.
Have your friends sign up too so you can find some new wines to enjoy while you stay at home.
Classes are $20 each or buy 3 for $50…you’ll be provided a list of wines to purchase online or from her home wine store Hair o’the Dog in Easton, MD.
6/17 at 7PM ET

Join Laurie Forster The Wine Coach for a weekly virtual wine tasting class. Have your friends sign up too so you can find some new wines to enjoy while you stay at home. Classes are $20 each or buy 3 for $50…you’ll be provided a list of wines to purchase from Hair o’the Dog in Easton or links for online purchase everywhere else.
Join Laurie for a tasting of sparklers from around the world. 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 learn the subtle differences between various styles of sparkling wine and what foods pair well with each. By the end of this class, you’ll be ready to throw a bubbles bash of your own.
