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Sipping Point
This attitude-free column will offer practical, down to earth and entertaining information on the world of wine and spirits.
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Absinthe: A spark of genius?
Enjoyed by Degas, Manet, Wilde, and Hemingway absinthe was once thought to create hallucinations and homicidal behavior; as a result it was outlawed for many years - until now. Published 2:31 p.m. March 8, 2012 - Comments
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Heitz Martha's Vineyard: A Grand Cru wine in Napa Valley
Looking to try some of the best wines made in the world? Make sure the Heitz Cellars Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet is on your list. Published 2:20 p.m. February 19, 2012 - Comments
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Capital Wine Festival kicks off January 19th
Looking for something to take away those winter doldrums? Attend the Grand Opening Reception to the third annual Capital Wine Festival or one of the 10 wine dinners all celebrating some of the country’s finest vineyards. Published 9:30 a.m. January 17, 2012 - Comments
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Three great holiday wines
Looking for a great wine to add to your holiday dinner table? Our wine columnist, Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach thinks this is a piece of cake. Find out why. Published 3:46 p.m. December 21, 2011 - Comments
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Top Ten Wine Trends in 2011
Our wine columnist, Laurie Forster shares her thoughts on the top ten trends in wine for 2011 Published 2:54 p.m. December 15, 2011 - Comments
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Southern food and fun found under the stars at the 2011 Music to Your Mouth festival
This year’s Music to Your Mouth event at Palmetto Bluffs featured celebrity chefs, an oyster roast and lots of great music. Mark your calendars for the 2012. Published 9:23 a.m. December 7, 2011 - Comments
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Wines for Thanksgiving
Not sure what wines to serve at your Thanksgiving feast? Our wine columnist Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach has some answers. Published 5:04 p.m. November 16, 2011 - Comments
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Wine the weekend away at Lansdowne Resort
Enjoy a worry-free wine weekend at Lansdowne Resort in Loudoun County, Virginia. Published 1:40 p.m. October 21, 2011 - Comments
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The first sip: Is it yours or the sommelier's?
Have you ever ordered a bottle of wine in a restaurant only to find the sommelier taking the first taste? Here’s why it happens. Published 1:02 p.m. September 29, 2011 - Comments
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Chilean Carmenere: Wine with charm
Want to taste what Chilean wine is all about? Try a Carmenère from MontGras and learn more about their dynamic wine maker Santiago Margozzini. Published 2:20 p.m. September 19, 2011 - Comments
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Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach® is a wine educator, dynamic speaker and author of the award-winning book The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine. Laurie was not born with a silver corkscrew in her mouth. In fact, growing up ...
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Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach® is a wine educator, dynamic speaker and author of the award-winning book The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine. Laurie was not born with a silver corkscrew in her mouth. In fact, growing up Laurie thought wine was pink and came in a box. After several stressful business dinners trying to order off wine lists the size of a phone book, she began educating herself on wine. In 2001 she left the business world to professionally study wine and save others from these awkward moments. Laurie began her wine career in Manhattan where she studied with the American Sommelier Association to earn her certificate in Viticulture and Vinification. She has since earned an Advanced Certificate with the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET), completed her first step towards certification with the Court of Master Sommeliers and has trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley. Laurie’s specialty is creating unique corporate keynotes, team building events and group tasting seminars where she can deliver on her mission to demystify wine one glass at a time. She is also a regular contributor to several magazines; a sought after guest expert on TV and radio stations across the country, including Martha Stewart Radio. For more visit: www.TheWineCoachSecrets.com
