Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker

Wine Down Wednesday: Summer Steals--Great Wines for $15 or Less
2020-07-22 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Your Living Room
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 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.
Looking for some great deals for summer sipping? Laurie will introduce you to 4 of her favorite wines that are perfect for the dog days of summer. Laurie will also introduce you to a few of her favorite accessories that will make enjoying wine at the beach, in the backyard or on a boat even better.
Learn, laugh, and find some of the best wine bargains for summer 2020!

Wine Down Wednesday: Fall in Love with Spanish Wine
2020-08-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Your Living Room
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 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.

Take a virtual tour of Spain by glass! Laurie will feature some of her favorite Spanish wines with a focus on great wines that will take you from late summer into FALL. Learn how to properly read a Spanish wine label, the best regions whites, bubbly, and reds as well as great wine pairing ideas. We will explore Rioja, Galicia, Penedes & Jumilla where some of the great wine values of Spain are being crafted. Learn, laugh, and fall in love with Spanish wines!

Wine Down Wednesday: Hard to Pronounce, Easy to Love
2020-09-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Your Living Room
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 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.

Are you stuck in a wine rut? Maybe you should put down the Pinot Grigio and pick up an Austrian Gruner Veltliner or cancel that next Cabernet and sip a Greek Xinomavro. Laurie will share a few delicious wines that are hard to pronounce but easy to love! Learn about these unique grape varieties, the regions they hail from, food pairings ideas and of course how to pronounce them like a PRO.

Laurie will be joined by Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass who will be streaming live from Paris…we’ll get her take on these wines and learn all about how she left the US to create a wine lifestyle and education agency in France.

Bubbles & Boobs Virtual Fundraiser with MoWino & The Wine Coach
2020-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Your Living Room
Join the FUNraising Bubbly fun to fight against Breast Cancer!
Zoom in with your Friends, Family, Neighbors, Sorority Sisters, Spouse or come Solo to celebrate Global Champagne Day as we FUNraise money and raises glasses of Bubbly for Breast Cancer Research!

We’ll meet online on Global Champagne Day–Friday, October 16th at 6:00 PM for a virtual bubbly tasting. Join Bubbles & Boobs founder, Maureen Blum aka MoWino and Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach, for a tasting of sparklers that are perfect for your socially distanced dinner parties and upcoming holiday get-togethers.

Taste sparkling wine from all over the globe—Laurie will send you a list of wines to purchase when you register and some snack pairings to have on hand. You’ll learn why bubbles are one of the hottest trends in wine right now and the subtle differences between various styles of sparkling wine. She’ll discuss tips for foods that pair well with each bubbly and more!

By the end of this FUNraising experience, you’ll have made new friends & made a difference in the fight against Breast Cancer. This Bubble Party will provide for a few new bubbles to enjoy and be ready to throw a bubbly bash of your own!

How to Register:
Step 1—Make a $20 or more donation to Breast Cancer Research Foundation to the Bubbles and Boobs team page. Of course more is better if you can swing it we appreciate it! Use this link to donate: https://give.bcrf.org/BubblesAndBoobs

Step 2—Send your email receipt to mo@mowino.com to have your name added to the registration list.

Step 3—Laurie will email you links to 3 Bubblies she will feature at the tasting…buy one or all ahead of time via Wine.com or find similar locally.

Step 4—join us via the Zoom link we’ll email you and Sip the Night Away!

Something to Wine About: Wine Dinner
2020-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort, 9100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 21842, United States
Something to Wine About: Wine Comedy Show & Dinner
• October 17, 2020 • 6:00pm •

Dinner includes 4 courses, 5 unique wines and unlimited laughter. Package rates that include overnight accommodations are also available. Call 877-930-2820 use booking code WINE
4 COURSES & 5 UNIQUE WINES!!!
First Course:
Starter of Three Small Bites–Almond Shrimp, Stuffed Mushroom, and Wrapped Grilled Asparagus w/Prosciutto
Second Course:
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (a traditional recipe for Maryland’s Finest Crab Meat)
Third Course:
Filet Mignon served w/Rich Demi Glace and Redskin Mashed Potatoes
Dessert:
Salted Caramel Vanilla Crunch Cake
$129.00/per person dinner and show only.

Wine Down Wednesday: Sipping Down Under 10/21 @ 7PM ET
2020-10-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Your Living Room
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.
Laurie will take you on a tour of Australia by glass…from Eden Valley dry Rieslings to Barossa Valley Shiraz, and even bubbly from Tasmania, Laurie will introduce you to some of the best styles of wine made Down Under. So, throw some shrimp on the barbi and get your wine glasses ready for a delicious trip!

Show Stopping Entertaining for Thanksgiving
2020-11-11 07:00 - 20:30 | VIRTUAL
Speaker Information: Devon and Nia, Two Board Moms and Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach
Workshop Details: Join us for an engaging workshop to learn the steps for crafting a charcuterie board.
You may just learn a thing or two about pairing your charcuterie board with the perfect wine!
Workshop Date: Wednesday, November 11th at 7PM EST
Register Here

Wine Down Wednesday: NY State of Wine 11/18 @ 7 PM ET
2020-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL
Did you know that NY state is #3 in terms of wine production in the US? From the Finger Lakes to the North Fork there are some great wines being made in New York. In this tasting we will feature the wines of Dr Konstatin Frank one of the pioneers in the early days of making fine wines on the east coast. Find out how Dr Frank brought European grapes to prominence and changed winemaking on the east coast forever.
Meaghan Frank, 4th generation vintner and General Manager at Dr Konstantin Frank Winery will join us on 11/18! They have created a special 2 bottle pack of wine to order with FREE shipping. You can add on as much wine as want AND still get free shipping.
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.

Show Stopping Entertaining for the Holidays
2020-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | VIRTUAL
DECEMBER – SHOW-STOPPING HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING
Speaker Information: Devon and Nia, Two Board Moms and Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach
Workshop Details: Join us for an engaging workshop to learn the steps for crafting a charcuterie board. You may just learn a thing or two about pairing your charcuterie board with the perfect wine!
Workshop Date: Wednesday, December 9th at 7PM EST
Register Here

Wine Down Wednesday: Holiday Must Haves 12/16 @ 7PM ET
2020-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL
Let’s celebrate the season with a line-up of wines that you’ll want to stock up on for the holidays and beyond. Spice up your wine rack with Laurie’s picks for affordable Bubbly, white and reds that are great with hors d’ouerves or a special holiday meal. Laurie will share tips for serving, pairing and enjoying a wine filled family gathering. This month I’ll be joined by Chef Maria Rizzo who will show us 2 easy and delicious hors d’ouerves that you can make for the holidays that pair perfectly with our wine. She’ll share her recipes with us so you can make these ahead of time or recreate these tasty treats later for your own festive evening!
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.

About Maria: Maria Rizzo, Brooklyn based chef and entrepreneur, has been cooking and entertaining for over 25 years. She manages her busy catering business, while working as a private chef to several celebrity clients. Maria’s specialized, healthy cooking plans have helped Hollywood’s A-list actors prepare for body transforming roles in a safe and holistic manner. Her knowledge of a vast array of lifestyle regimens makes her a top choice for healthy and delicious meals. Her experience cooking in highly acclaimed restaurants in New York City and Martha’s Vineyard shines through in her fresh, gourmet take on classic comfort foods. The Halcyon Gourmet, Maria’s Greenpoint based catering company, provides outstanding meals and staffing for photo shoots, business meetings and private dinner parties, as well as large corporate events, bar mitzvahs and weddings.
As a working mom, Maria knows how difficult it is to come home at the end of a busy work day, catch up with the kids and still put a great meal on the table quickly. Her latest venture “Halcyon at Home,” brings delicious and healthy foods to her clients and their families. Combining her talent and love of cooking with the knowledge and respect she has for quality family time, Halcyon’s new meal delivery service is an endeavor close to her heart. You can keep up with Chef Maria’s thoughts on food and family on Instagram @thehalcyongourmet and contact her via email at maria@thehalcyongourmet.com

Wine Down Wednesday: NY Wine Resolutions 1/13 at 7PM ET
2021-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL
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 2021. Laurie will curate a selection of interesting and unique wines that represent some of the hottest trends in wine for 2021. 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!
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.

Bubbly Book Bash - Virtual Tasting & Book Launch Celebration
2021-01-30 18:30 - 19:30 | VIRTUAL
Join us at the Bubbly Book Bash Virtual Tasting & Book Launch!

Saturday, January 30th: 5:30 – 7:00 pm CT
Join author Eliz Greene & special guest Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach, for a Bubbly Bash to celebrate the launch of Stress-Proof Your Life.

Laurie Forster will guide us through tasting three different types of sparkling wine.* We’ll learn why bubbles are the right choice for so many occasions, and why they are one of the hottest wine trends in the U.S. right now. Along the way, you will also learn how Champagne & Sparkling Wine is crafted, the subtle differences between various styles of bubbly, and what foods pair well with each type.
By the end of this class, you will know so much more about Champagne and be ready to throw a bubbly bash of your own!

Your Bubbly Book Bash Ticket includes:

A signed copy of Stress-Proof Your Life
Eliz’s favorite tips from the book.
Access to the 90-minute Virtual Bubbly Tasting and Book Launch Celebration*
The Sipping Point eBook by Laurie Forster
All for only $40! AND, incredibly, you can invite up to 3 guests to join you on your ticket (and on your screen).
REGISTRATION CLOSES JANUARY 25!
REGISTER HERE

For the Love of Veal: A Virtual Cooking Party!
2021-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | VIRTUAL
For the Love of Veal Cooking Party!
When: February 6, 6PM, via zoom
Hosted by The National Veal Program, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff

Join Chef Patrick Rae, Laurie the Wine Coach, and Mosner Family Brands on a night of flavorful, romantic cooking, and wine pairing!
Make it a night you and your significant other cook together, gain the skills to impress your valentine for Valentine’s Day, or get your Valentine’s together for some wine pairing and veal tasting!
To be invited, fill out the survey by Clicking Here, and leave your name, email, and address at the end.
Attendee’s will be invited by email!

Get ready for a fun night of cooking!
Space is limited!
Attendees Receive: * SWAG * Mosner Family Brands Veal Cutlets * a chance to win a $250 grocery card

VALENTINE'S DAY DATE NIGHT AT-HOME
2021-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | PA
Hosted By: Chef Laura Hagen and Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach
Join us for an engaging workshop to learn the steps for crafting the perfect at-home meal to celebrate Valentine’s Day. You may just learn a thing or two about pairing your meal with the perfect wine!
Workshop Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 6:30PM EST
REGISTER HERE >

Wine Down Wednesday: Perfect Partners—Wine & Cheese 2/17 at 7PM
2021-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL
Looking for a great Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) gift for the wine lover on your list?
Perfect Partners: Wine & Cheese on 2/17 at 7 PM
Join us for a virtual tasting that 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. Sip some wine, savor the cheese, and look like a hero in your Valentine’s eyes!
Laurie will be joined by Cheesemaker Trisha Boyce, owner of Chapel’s Country Creamery in Easton, MD. She will explain the fine art of crafting small-batch cheeses on her farm and why she loves pairing great wines with her cheeses! Chapel’s Country Creamery is an independent, family-owned, and operated farm nestled on 45 acres outside of Easton, Maryland. Their award-winning farmstead cheeses are crafted using time-tested methods; they turn that cream-laden milk into handcrafted artisanal cheeses.
First Step is to register for the tasting here: https://the-wine-coach.square.site
Second Step is purchasing one of the Cheese Pairing Box here: https://www.chapelscreamery.com/buy-online
Third Step Purchase the Wine Pairings at Hair o’The Dog or if out of the Talbot County area purchase the wines online.
Support 3 small businesses AND have an amazing night to share with your special someone!

FB LIVE: Wine Sips & Video Tips
2021-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | VIRTUAL
FB Live at The Wine Coach Page!!

Celebrate National Drink Wine Day with Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach and Cyndy Cecil, TV Producer and Video Coach.

Sick of your same old Pinot Grigio or Cabernet?

Hate the way you look on Zoom?

This FB Live session will solve both those problems! It’s a happy hour like no other! Grab a girlfriend for this free hour of wine sips and video tips. Laurie will introduce you to two of her favorite and affordable wines that will spice up your wine rack. Learn strategies to pick the perfect wine every time and not break the bank.

Cyndy will reveal va va voom Zoom tips for lighting, framing and backgrounds + a few easy things you can do to shoot video like a pro using your smartphone.

Both ladies will also answer your questions LIVE.

Wine Down Wednesdays: Wines of South America 3/24 @7PM ET
2021-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL
Let’s travel south of the border and explore the wines of Andes–Argentina & Chile. Close in proximity but diverse in climate these two countries will make for a delicious comparison wine tasting. Join Laurie for a “taste” of South America from Chilean Sauvignon Blancs to Argentine Malbecs as we tour this region by glass!
Laurie will be joined by Liz Caskey–A chef, wine expert, food writer, and entrepreneur, Liz Caskey is the co-founder and CEO of Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences, a boutique travel design firm based in Santiago, Chile. Liz will share her deep knowledge of the wine scene in Chile and Argentina which has garnered her recognition as a top travel expert for South America by Conde Nast and Travel & Leisure magazine.
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.

More About Liz Caskey:
A chef, wine expert, food writer, and entrepreneur, Liz Caskey is the co-founder and CEO of Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences, a boutique travel design firm based in Santiago, Chile.
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, this former investment banker has been an influential part of the culinary landscape in South America for over fifteen years when she left the world of finance to follow her passion for food and wine.
With her Chilean husband and business partner, Francisco Ramirez, Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences crafts curated culinary and wine experiences in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, and Colombia. They are profiled as a top travel advisor to South America by Condé Nast Traveler and have been listed for five consecutive years to the Travel &Leisure A-list for culinary travel in the region. They have also appeared in such publications like Forbes, Luxury Magazine, Afar, among others.
Liz and her husband also write and photograph their popular blog/journal and published Knack South American Cooking cookbook (Globe Pequot Press, July 2010) covering the authentic cuisines of Chile, Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, and Brazil.
Liz collaborated as the US culinary ambassador for the Chilean organic & biodynamic winery, Emiliana Orgánico, participating as a Chef in Food & Wine Aspen and Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival. She has also worked on camera and on productions like Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations” for its Chile episode and PBS/Gourmet Magazine’s, “Diary of a Foodie”.
In September 2020, Liz launched her new podcast, In Search of Flavor TM, about all things food, wine, travel, and design in South America. The podcast features with regional creatives and trailblazers who bring their inspiration and knowledge to the table.
Liz’s food and wine philosophy is centered around what’s fresh, in season, and has a story of origin. She is passionate about craftsmanship and cultivating the producer-to-consumer connection. Outside the professional arena, Liz and her husband Francisco love traveling with their two young children, Micaela & Leonardo.

Springtime In Paris - French Wine Dinner w/ Laurie Forster
2021-04-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort, 9100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 21842, United States
Wine dinner at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort!
A journey of France with one of America’s leading wine experts and author of the award-winning book The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine, Laurie Forster! Spend an evening, enjoying each others company, a relaxing atmosphere and an enchanting four course dinner prepared for you by our Executive Chef Brent and his team.
Throughout dinner, guests will be led through a tasting of some of France’s most interesting wines, stretching across various regions and including the Loire, Bordeaux and Alsace. Not a wine connoisseur? No worries, Laurie is nationally known for her edgy approach to demystifying wine. This is a perfect way to learn and get excited about wine.
Tickets are $129 per guest. Includes event dinner, five wine pairings, dessert, tax and gratuity.
We truly hope you can join us for this very special event!

Wine Down Wednesday: Rhone Valley Wines 4/28 @7PM ET
2021-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL
Let’s celebrate Spring with a tasting of some of the Rhone Valley’s best values. Wine enthusiasts worldwide love this region for not only high quality but value. Home to White Blends with Marsanne & Roussanne grapes, tasty Roses and showstopping Reds made with Grenache and Syrah. This is one Wine Down Wednesday you don’t want to miss!
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 | 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!

Wine Down Wednesday: Rose All Day on 6/2 at 7PM ET
2021-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Party in Place Fundraiser for PenMar Human Services
2021-06-05 19:00 - 20:00 | 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

Drink Maryland: Centreville
2021-06-19 12:00 - 17:00 | PA
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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Wine Down Wednesday: Shake Things Up – Wine Cocktails on 7/7 at 7PM
2021-07-07 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Wine Down Wednesday: The Wines of Washington State on 8/11 at 7PM
2021-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

The Good Wine Book & Dinner Event
2021-08-12 18:30 - 21:30 | 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: Natural Wine Movement
2021-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Drink Like It's 1745, Pairings from Our Past
2021-09-29 17:30 - 20:30 | 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: Octoberfest!
2021-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

YOU Uncorked
2021-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 | 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
