Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker

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!

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.

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 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.

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 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!

VALENTINE'S DAY DATE NIGHT AT-HOME
2021-02-10 18:30 - 20:00
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 >

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

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

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.

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

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: 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 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: 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!

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.

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!

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.

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: Summer Steals--Great Wines for $15 or Less
2020-07-22 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.
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: Tour Tuscany & Southern Italy
2020-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.
6/24 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 Central & Southern Italy by glass! In Part 2 Laurie will feature some of her favorite Italian wines from Tuscany and beyond. Learn how to decant a bottle of wine and why as well as the best regions for whites, reds and rose. We’ll explore Tuscany, Campania, and Sicily by glass as these regions are home to some of the greatest Italian wines—ones you may already love and some new ones to add to your list. Learn, laugh and find a few new Italian wines to enjoy over the summer!

Wine Down Wednesday: Bubbles Around the Globe
2020-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Wine Down Wednesday: California Dreamin'
2020-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | 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: Shake Things Up with Wine Cocktails
2020-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | 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: Tour Northern Italy by Glass
2020-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 Wednesdays: Barbera Bash
2020-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 Wednesdays Video Tasting - Red White and Bubbly!
2020-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 Video Wine Tasting - Oregon Pinot Party
2020-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 - Springtime in Paris
2020-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 Wednesday Facebook LIVE
2020-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | 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
