Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker

New Year, New Wines!
2023-01-25 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
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 some of the hottest trends in wine for 2023. Learn about Laurie’s New Year’s WINE Resolutions for the coming year and how easy it will be for you to keep them!
All you need to do is click below to sign up and I will send you the list of wines to have on hand for our tasting on 1/25 at 7PM. By then I’ll have my 2023 calendar created for more tastings where we tour the world by glass.

December Bubbly Bash
2022-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
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 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 bubbly bash of your own just in time for 2023.

Cru Beaujolais
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
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 wines are the perfect pairing for a Thanksgiving feast so be ready to order extra bottles for the upcoming holiday.
Laurie will also give tips on ways to add a wine flair to your holiday table and suggestions for other types of wine to have on hand.

Perfect Pairings 2022
2022-11-08 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Cattail Creek Country Club, Glenwood, Maryland
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 tax-deductible and directly supports The Breast Center at HCGH – thank you for your support!

Great Wines Under $20
2022-10-19 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
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 that are perfect for fall gatherings or just sipping by the fire pit. Laurie will share some great tips to serve and preserve your wines so you can savor every sip!

Wine Down Wednesday: Tour Austria by Glass
2022-09-21 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
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.
Join Laurie for a tour of the most important wine regions in Austria and explore perfect pairings for each.

Wine Down Wednesday: Off the Beaten (Wine) Path
2022-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
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 more.
Celebrate the dog days of summer with a night that will open your eyes to a whole new wine world!

Shake Things Up with Cocktails (Virtual Tasting)
2022-07-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
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 Cambridge, MD. Natalie has been perfecting her wine and cocktail palate over her 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, allowing her to discover and excitedly explain new and interesting drinks to her guests. We’ll make 2 different cocktails that you can easily replicate at home. Recipes will be provided so you can follow along during the tasting.
Join award-winning wine expert, Laurie Forster—The Wine Coach, for a virtual wine tasting. Laurie’s edu-taining tastings are one hour long with a virtual after party for only $20 per screen so invite your friends or buy 3 classes for $50…you’ll be provided a list of the exact wines Laurie will feature to purchase online or you can source them locally. Have your friends sign up too that way you can all taste along with Laurie at home.

Pinots in Oregon – The Wines of the Willamette Valley
2022-06-20 - 2022-06-26 | Willamette Valley, OR, 97392, United States
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 but a stand-up comedian!
The Willamette valley in Oregon is known the world over for its Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris wines. It also boasts some of America’s best farm-to-table, new-American restaurants. You’ll find stunning state parks where you can chase waterfalls and capture photos of the wildlife that abounds. It’s an ideal place to visit in summer for water sports, hiking and just enjoying an easy stroll in the great outdoors. Don’t lose sight of the exemplary cheeses and world-class breweries which also dot this landscape. The is THE ideal gourmet tour for cooks, wine lovers and people who appreciate food and its connection to nature. The culinary fabric of any place is the fastest way to get to know and understand its culture and values.
This is a highly curated trip for women!
7 Days / 6 Nights
Group size will be maximum of 10.
To learn more about the trip, click the button below:

DrinkMaryland
2022-06-18 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Downtown Centreville, 101 Lawyers Row, Centreville Md
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. Admission to the event is free and attendees over the age of 21 are encouraged to purchase tasting passes to explore local wine, beer, and spirits.
Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach, returns as the event’s emcee. Forster will guide attendees in a toast commemorating the fifth anniversary and share wine tasting tips throughout the day.
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Wine Down Wednesday: Sipping Sicily
2022-05-25 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
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 her favorite wines of the area including Nero d’Avola, Grillo and more. Let’s celebrate the beginnings of summer with the wines of Sicily!
Join award-winning wine expert, Laurie Forster—The Wine Coach, for a virtual wine tasting. Laurie’s edu-taining tastings are one hour long with a virtual after party for only $20 per screen so invite your friends or buy 3 classes for $50…you’ll be provided a list of the exact wines Laurie will feature to purchase online or you can source them locally. Have your friends sign up too that way you can all taste along with Laurie at home.

Wine Down Wednesday: Tour the Loire Valley by Glass
2022-04-20 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
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, as well as great wine pairing ideas. Learn, laugh, and add a few new Loire wines to your favorites list!
Join award-winning wine expert, Laurie Forster—The Wine Coach, for a virtual wine tasting.
Laurie’s edu-taining tastings are one hour long with a virtual after party for only $20 per screen so invite your friends or buy 3 classes for $50…you’ll be provided a list of the exact wines Laurie will feature to purchase online or you can source them locally. Have your friends sign up too that way you can all taste along with Laurie at home.

Wine Down Wednesday: Celebrating Women Winemakers
2022-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
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 men) in your life to join us for a delicious celebration!

Wine Down Wednesday: Perfect Partners--Wine & Cheese
2022-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
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 wine expert, Laurie Forster—The Wine Coach, for a virtual wine and cheese tasting that is just as entertaining as it is educational. She’ll feature a selection of wine and cheese combos that will along the way teach you the secrets to creating great pairings every time.

Laurie will be joined by a cheese expert Jesse Galdston from Firefly Farms in Accident, MD. Firefly produces an entire line of goat and cow milk cheeses by hand – using apprenticed cheese makers, not machines. Firefly Farms’ cheeses are produced using sustainably-produced, locally‐sourced fresh goat’s and cow’s milk and time‐honored, traditional methods of cheese making. They have received national and international recognition for taste and quality since our opening in 2002.

Once you register here for $20 per screen you will get links to the wine pairings and info on the Firefly Cheeses Jesse will feature. They can be purchased at either of the Firefly Farms locations in Accident and Baltimore, MD.

Then on February 16th all you need to do is sip some wine, savor the cheese, and look like a hero in your Valentine’s eyes!

Online Wine Tasting with The Wine Coach: Laurie Foster
2022-02-02 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
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 register here.

We’ll learn from Laurie, how to properly taste wine (believe it or not most people DO not know how), the right glassware to use, how to take ownership of your own tastebuds, and learn how to trust yourself!

In addition to appearing in Dr. Oz and many other TV shows, Laurie is also a stand-up comedienne, so we’ll sure to have a few laughs too!

On 2/2/22, it’s Hump Day aka Wine Wednesday plus its Groundhog Day and there are a lot of 2’s floating around!
The number 2 signifies harmony, balance, consideration, and love.

This all calls for a glass or two, am I right?

Once you register, we’ll provide you with a list of the 2 wines you’ll be tasting so you can buy them and enjoy along with us – or simply grab your favorite bottle as we explore more about wine, meet Laurie and learn about our trip together to the Wonderful Willamette Valley.
Click to register here.
Consider joining Laurie for us later on her tour in Oregon as well! Details in this link.
https://girlsguidetoparis.com/trip/pinots_in_oregon_the_wines_of_the_willamette_valley/

Wine Down Wednesday: Explore the Wines of South Africa
2022-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
Join Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach for a tasting that explores the wines of South Africa.
Laurie will feature great examples of some of the specialties of this region including sparkling, white and red wines sure to kick off 2022 right!
Learn about the key wine regions, grape varietals and more.

Wine Down Wednesday: Let's Talk Turkey
2021-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
The He Cooks She Wines team of Laurie & Michael Forster will share their secrets to making this your best Thanksgiving feast ever. Chef Michael will show you how to properly carve your bird along with tips to make sure its cooked perfectly. Laurie will introduce you to her favorite Thanksgiving wines to pair with your turkey and all the delicious sides! Got cooking or wine questions you need answered before Thanksgiving? Laurie & Michael will answer them live and share Michael’s recipe for Stuffing Muffins!
Join award-winning wine expert Laurie Forster—The Wine Coach, for a virtual wine tasting. Laurie’s edu-taining tastings are one hour long with a virtual after party for only $20 each or buy 3 classes for $50…you’ll be provided a list of the exact wines Laurie will feature to purchase online or you can source them locally. Have your friends sign up too; that way you can all taste along with Laurie at home.

Paramount Center for the Arts presents Laurie Forster: The Wine Coach
2021-11-05 19:30 UTC | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, 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 of the deep secrets of the wine industry and why she thinks it’s so damn funny! This show has it all: comedy, audience interaction and wine intermission!

Paramount Center for the Arts
913 West St. Germain Street St. Cloud, MN 56301

Tickets starting at $20

Ticket options include:
Adult Ticket – admission to the show: $20
Wine Tasting Ticket – admission to the show plus a tasting of 4 wines hand-picked by Laurie: $35
VIP Ticket – admission to the show plus a Private Pre-Show Wine Tasting with Laurie (limited availability): $50
Plus $3/ticket processing fee
NOTE: This event is for ages 21+.

Witch Wine is Which - a Fun and FREE virtual wine tasting
2021-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
In honor of Halloween let’s have some fun with with blind tasting! Join Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach on 10/28 at 7PM ET for a virtual tasting where you will learn some of the keys to “blind tasting” – tasting a wine without knowing its identity.
SIGN UP FOR FREE
Most importantly you will focus on what you like and identifying your palate for red wines. The tasting is free but you need sign up and purchase the 4 bottle tasting kit ($59+shipping) using Laurie’s special link that will be emailed to you upon registration.

YOU Uncorked
2021-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
Join me for THE Wine Tasting, Life Coaching, Fashion Upgrading, and Connecting with Like-Minded Women Event that You Don’t Want to Miss!

Who Is “YOU Uncorked” For?

Are you ready to make some changes as a result of the whole crazy “pandemic” experience?
Looking for courage, support, direction, and FUN when it comes to making those shifts and changes?
Want to be BRAVE and stop waiting for the “perfect time” to get started (because you know the only perfect time to start is NOW)?
Know that with a little support from the right people and like-minded women…everything is possible!

If that sounds like you, the YOU Uncorked Virtual Experience will give you the valuable tools you need to make 2021+ your best vintage yet!
Visit the website for more details and ticket options:
www.YOUuncorked.com

Wine Down Wednesday: Octoberfest!
2021-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach, will kick off a celebration of Octoberfest with some of the iconic styles of wine produced in Germany. Explore various regions, grape varieties, and types of wine that make German wines some of the most collected wines in the world. Laurie will introduce you to a few of her favorite dry, off dry and even dessert style wines crafted in Germany.
Join award-winning wine expert Laurie Forster—The Wine Coach, for a virtual wine tasting. Laurie’s edu-taining tastings are one hour long with a virtual after party for only $20 each or buy 3 classes for $50…you’ll be provided a list of the exact wines Laurie will feature to purchase online or you can source them locally. Have your friends sign up too; that way you can all taste along with Laurie at home.

Drink Like It's 1745, Pairings from Our Past
2021-09-29 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | General Warren, 9 Old Lancaster Road, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
An Interactive, Educational, Fun & Tasty Evening!
Where: General Warren. A historic destination in Chester County, PA.
When: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
with Laurie Forster “The Wine Coach”
Reception and Meet The Wine Coach 5:30-6:15 PM
with Lite Butler Hors d’oeuvres, and Scrumpy Hard Cider
(Dinner begins at 6:15)
Tickets are $89 per guest plus tax, additional beverages and gratuity. Dinner menu details can be found here.
Advanced Reservations are Required by Phone Only: Call (610) 296-3637

Wine Down Wednesday: Natural Wine Movement
2021-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
The wine industry continues to move toward more natural ways of crafting products, but what do Organic, Sustainable and Biodynamic mean? Laurie will introduce you to a few of her favorite “green” wines and give you tips on finding natural wines that taste great. Laurie will share how to spot wines made with organics in mind by the label in your store or online retailers. Find out what is important and what is just plain hype.
Join award-winning wine expert Laurie Forster—The Wine Coach, for a virtual wine tasting.
Laurie’s edu-taining tastings are one-hour long with a virtual after party for only $20 each or buy 3 classes for $50…you’ll be provided a list of the exact wines Laurie will feature to purchase online or you can source them locally. Have your friends sign up too; that way you can all taste along with Laurie at home.

The Good Wine Book & Dinner Event
2021-08-12 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Scossa Restaurant & Lounge, 8 North Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Where: Scossa Italian Restaurant 8 North Washington Street, Easton, Maryland 21601
When: Thursday, August 12 from 6:30-9:30.
What: Each attendee will receive an e-book copy of Laurie’s award-winning book, The Sipping Point, and a signed print copy of Amy’s newest book, The Good Wine, hot off the presses! We will begin our fun-filled evening with a glass of Prosecco and hors d’oeuvres while we mingle and talk about books (and whatever else they’d like to talk about). We will then be treated to an authentic Italian three-course meal, complete with a glass of wine for each course. Before each course, Amy will give a brief talk about her writing and about the book, The Good Wine, and Laurie will tell us all about the wine we are being served. After dinner, we will enjoy a light dessert while mingling with the opportunity to purchase additional books for yourself or for friends.
Tickets include welcome drink and hors d’ouerves, 3 course tasting menu, tax, tip and plenty of wine edu-tainment.

Seats are limited so purchase your tickets in advance!

Wine Down Wednesday: The Wines of Washington State on 8/11 at 7PM
2021-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
Take a virtual tour of Washington State by glass! Laurie will feature some of her favorite Washington wines with a focus on wines perfect for summertime sipping. Learn the best regions in Washington state for whites, bubbly, and summer reds, as well as great wine pairing ideas. Laurie will share a few of her favorite summer gadgets to keep your wines chilled while you enjoy the dog days of summer. Learn, laugh, and add a few new Washington wines to your favorites list!
Join award-winning wine expert, Laurie Forster—The Wine Coach, for a virtual wine tasting. Laurie’s edu-taining tastings are one hour long with a virtual after party for only $20 each or buy 3 classes for $50…you’ll be provided a list of the exact wines Laurie will feature to purchase online or you can source them locally. Have your friends sign up too that way you can all taste along with Laurie at home.

Wine Down Wednesday: Shake Things Up – Wine Cocktails on 7/7 at 7PM
2021-07-07 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
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 to 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.
Join award-winning wine expert, Laurie Forster—The Wine Coach, for a virtual wine tasting. Laurie’s edu-taining tastings are one hour long with a virtual after party for only $20 each or buy 3 classes for $50…you’ll be provided a list of the exact wines Laurie will feature to purchase online or you can source them locally. Have your friends sign up too that way you can all taste along with Laurie at home.
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.

Drink Maryland: Centreville
2021-06-19 12:00 - 17:00 UTC
DrinkMaryland: Centreville is back and better than ever!

This great event returns historic downtown Centreville, along Queen Anne’s County Courthouse Square on Lawyers Row and Broadway, in the shadows of the oldest courthouse in continuous use in the state of Maryland. Presented by the Maryland Wineries Association and the Town of Centreville, this DrinkMaryland event celebrates all things Maryland-Made and their makers. Come see what all the buzz around DrinkMaryland is about, and join us for an afternoon full of food, live music, friends, and all of your favorite locally crafted beverages. Featuring Maryland wine, craft beer, spirits and cider, there is sure to be a drink for everybody!

This open-air market-style event is perfect for a casual Saturday afternoon and is sure to leave you entertained. Learn about the local craft beverage industry from the wineries, breweries, and distilleries themselves while sampling their products!

Live Music & Entertainment:
• 12:30 – 1:30 pm | J. Coursey Willis & The Stone Authors
• 2:30 – 3:30 pm | The Justin Taylor Band, featuring PRS Guitars Pulse Artists
• 3:30 – 4:00 pm | Tasting With The Wine Coach, Laurie Forster

The list of participating vendors for DrinkMaryland: Centreville is growing! We’ll continue adding participating vendors as they confirm their attendance at this awesome event. These are our current vendors:
Participating Wineries:
• Cove Point Winery
• Olney Winery
• The Urban Winery
Participating Breweries:
• Bull & Goat
• The Buzz Meadery
• Oliver Brewing Co.
• Ten Eyck Brewing Co.
Participating Distilleries:
• Baltimore Spirits Co.
• Blackwater Distillery
• Gray Wolf Spirits
• LYON RUM
• McClintock Distilling
• MISCellaneous Distillery
• Old Courthouse Distilling
• Old Line Spirits
• Twin Valley Distillers
Participating Artisan Vendors:
• Alloyed Earth Jewelry
• Caulfield Provision Company
• Chesapeake Shoppe
• Pope’s Leather
Participating Food Vendors:
• Smoke, Rattle & Roll
• Jimmy’s Fat Rolls
• Team Autism

**** Admission to the event is free. All attendees can shop at the local artisans, browse food vendors and enjoy the live music.

**** In order to partake in tastings, and purchase beverages by the glass, attendees MUST be 21 years of age, or older, and purchase a tasting pass wristband.
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Party in Place Fundraiser for PenMar Human Services
2021-06-05 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
Wine & Dine with Us Virtually on 6/5 as we #PartyInPlace!
Don’t miss out on the biggest event of the year . . .
Penn-Mar’s 29th Annual Gala & 40th Anniversary Celebration!
This year’s event, “An Evening Among the Stars” will honor the true stars of the past year – Penn-Mar’s incredible Direct Support Professionals, who are critical healthcare professionals that provide support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
New this year, our Party in Place package allows guests from all over the country to join us for this special evening and enjoy some unique and exclusive experiences!
PURCHASE YOUR PARTY IN PLACE PACKAGE BY 4/23
All in-home “hosts” will be sent a party box filled with special surprises for up to 6 guests, as well as a collection of exquisite wines from Mutt Lynch Winery in Sonoma, CA to enjoy during a professional tasting. The tasting will be conducted and led by Mutt Lynch Winery owner Brenda Lynch along with award-winning author, broadcast personality, and sommelier Laurie Forster.
Starting at 7pm, guests will be welcomed virtually by FOX45 news anchor Mary Bubala, who is back again this year to emcee the event, before being led on a tasting of each varietal!
Virtual participants will be able to participate in the silent auction and Special Appeal by using the OneCause app, as well as watch the live event for three important presentations: the Distinguished Humanitarian Award to Larry J. Miller, the Impact Award to the outstanding Direct Support Professionals of Penn-Mar, and the event’s Special Appeal.
So, don your party attire (or your sweatpants!) and join us for a fun, safe, and delicious evening that supports a great cause – the mission of Penn-Mar!
PURCHASE YOUR PARTY IN PLACE PACKAGE BY 4/30

Wine Down Wednesday: Rose All Day on 6/2 at 7PM ET
2021-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
Taste different styles of sparkling wine and Rose to find out your signature wine style. Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach, will introduce you to the best wine regions, grapes, and producers of Rose and why it is one of the hottest growing categories of wine in 2021. Learn the different ways Rose is produced and what foods are best to pair with your favorite Rose. Grab your best friend, your spouse, or come solo and say #YesWayRose!
Join award-winning wine expert, Laurie Forster—The Wine Coach, for a virtual wine tasting. Laurie’s edu-taining tastings are one hour long with a virtual after party for only $20 each or buy 3 classes for $50…you’ll be provided a list of the exact wines Laurie will feature to purchase online or you can source them locally. Have your friends sign up too that way you can all taste along with Laurie at home.

Perfect Pairings: A Fundraiser for the Howard Hospital Foundation
2021-05-11 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | VIRTUAL
A virtual sommelier-curated wine tasting experience benefitting the Breast Center at Howard County General Hospital.
Curated wine and cheese pairings
Your Perfect Pairings sommelier has selected five wines (Stoller Family Estate, Willamette Valley, OR) and artisan cheeses (Chapel’s Country Creamery, Easton, MD) and will lead you through a curated tasting experience. Ticket includes five 2-ounce wine tastings and a separate pairing box (artisan cheeses, crackers, and a locally sourced wooden cheese board) shipped directly to your home (must be 21 or older to purchase). Additional tasters in your household? Purchase up to two additional wine tasting or non-alcoholic mocktail boxes. A donation to the Breast Center at HCGH is included with each ticket purchase. There is even an option for a non-alcoholic tasting experience!
Meet your sommelier
Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach® 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. She has also trained with the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, and has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, ABC News, and Martha Stewart Living Today. We can’t wait to make a toast with Laurie!
