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Laurie Forster

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

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  • Drinking dry or sweet: The debate continues

    Published 3:04 p.m. May 21, 2012

    Are dry wines better or more "serious" than sweet wines? Our wine columnist explores this issue and tastes a few fun chillable reds for summer.

  • Absinthe: A spark of genius?

    Published 2:31 p.m. March 8, 2012

    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.

  • Heitz Martha's Vineyard: A Grand Cru wine in Napa Valley

    Published 2:20 p.m. February 19, 2012

    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.

  • Capital Wine Festival kicks off January 19th

    Published 9:30 a.m. January 17, 2012

    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.

  • Three great holiday wines

    Published 3:46 p.m. December 21, 2011

    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.

  • Top Ten Wine Trends in 2011

    Published 2:54 p.m. December 15, 2011

    Our wine columnist, Laurie Forster shares her thoughts on the top ten trends in wine for 2011

  • Southern food and fun found under the stars at the 2011 Music to Your Mouth festival

    Published 9:23 a.m. December 7, 2011

    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.

  • Wines for Thanksgiving

    Published 5:04 p.m. November 16, 2011

    Not sure what wines to serve at your Thanksgiving feast? Our wine columnist Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach has some answers.

  • Wine the weekend away at Lansdowne Resort

    Published 1:40 p.m. October 21, 2011

    Enjoy a worry-free wine weekend at Lansdowne Resort in Loudoun County, Virginia.

  • The first sip: Is it yours or the sommelier's?

    Published 1:02 p.m. September 29, 2011

    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.

  • Chilean Carmenere: Wine with charm

    Published 2:20 p.m. September 19, 2011

    Want to taste what Chilean wine is all about? Try a Carmenère from MontGras and learn more about their dynamic wine maker Santiago Margozzini.

  • Thoughts on 9/11

    Published 5:54 p.m. September 9, 2011

    Our wine columnist Laurie Forster experienced the events on 911 firsthand. Here are her reflections 10 years later and her thoughts after that day.

  • Master the wine list

    Published 1:40 p.m. September 1, 2011

    Want to look like a seasoned pro when ordering wine for a corporate event? Here are some great strategies from our wine columnist Laurie Forster on how to master the process and not break the bank.

  • 2011 Maryland Governor's Cup Competition

    Published 4:47 p.m. August 22, 2011

    The 2011 Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition received over 150 entries. Ever wonder how these wines are rated? Find out in this week’s column by our wine editor Laurie Forster.

  • This Bud's not for you

    Published 5:07 p.m. August 10, 2011

    What’s in the name of a wine? Turns out more than you think. Find out why one winemaker had to change his name in order to avoid the beer police.

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