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Learn the recipe for a delicious life each week with Laurie Forster, sought after speaker, certified sommelier and author of the award-winning book The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine. Subscribe to The Sipping Point Podcast where each week Laurie will provide a fresh (and fun) look at the world of food, wine, spirits, travel and all that’s delicious in life.
Laurie’s witty, no nonsense style is sure to be a breath of fresh air in the sometimes stuffy culinary world. Even though Laurie’s a certified sommelier, an award-winning author and wife to a world class chef, she’s not afraid to admit her first wine came from a box!
Prepare to get practical, valuable and down-to-earth information from local and celebrity winemakers, chefs, brewers and more. She’ll also be taking your questions, so if there is something you’ve been dying to know about wine, food or anything else, prepare for an edu-taining answer.
Make a note to tune into The Sipping Point Podcast each Wednesday. You’ll learn, laugh and gain a new perspective on what’s in your glass or on your plate!
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Check out all the great events Laurie has on the calendar in 2026 on her website at TheWineCoach.com/events including the Wine Meets its Match tasting at The Ivy Cafe in Easton, MD on April 22nd. Step behind the scenes of the restaurant world with legendary New York restaurateur Drew Nieporent, the visionary behind iconic dining destinations like Nobu and Tribeca Grill. In this episode, Drew shares stories from more than four decades in hospitality—building groundbreaking restaurants, working...
On this episode, Laurie Forster welcomes Doreen Winkler from Orange Glou, a New York City store specializing in orange wine. They explore the history and rising popularity of orange wine, its unique characteristics, and the importance of education in the wine community. Doreen shares insights from her experience as a sommelier and discusses two distinct orange wines during a tasting session. Takeaways: Orange wine has a rich history dating back over 8,000 years.The production of orange wine...
Check out all the great events Laurie has on the calendar in 2026 on her website at TheWineCoach.com/events including the Wine Meets its Match tasting at The Ivy Cafe in Easton, MD on April 22nd. In this episode of The Sipping Point, I sit down with Carrie Gurule, Head Winemaker at Gruet Winery, to explore her journey from New Mexico native to global student of winemaking. Carrie has trained under French, Italian, New Zealand, and American winemakers, bringing an international perspective to ...
Check out all the great events Laurie has on the calendar in 2026 on her website at TheWineCoach.com/events including my wine comedy show Wine & Punchlines on 2/27 in Bridgeville, DE. In this episode of The Sipping Point, Laurie sits down with Gus Kalaris—founder of Constantine Wines and the visionary behind Axios Napa Valley—to talk about what’s really happening in the wine world right now. From shifting wine trends to the myths that just won’t die, Gus brings decades of experience as an...
Check out all the great events Laurie has on the calendar in 2026 on her website at TheWineCoach.com/events including Sip & Style in Oxford, MD on 2/26 and Wine & Punchlines on 2/27 in Bridgeville, DE. In this episode of The Sipping Point, Laurie Forster sits down with Mary Taylor, founder of Mary Taylor Wine, to explore how she built a groundbreaking import company centered on authentic, affordable European wines. Mary shares how her passion for travel and discovery led her to create...
Check out all the great events Laurie has on the calendar in 2026 on her website at TheWineCoach.com/events including Sip & Style in Oxford, MD on 2/26 and Wine & Punchlines on 2/27 in Bridgeville, DE. In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Johnson of Spy Valley Wines for a thoughtful and refreshingly honest conversation about family, place, and the future of wine. Amanda shares the story behind her family’s winemaking journey, what makes Spy Valley’s wines so distinctive, and why su...
Check out all the great events Laurie has on the calendar in 2026 on her website at TheWineCoach.com/events including a few spaces still left in her Tuscany tour this October! In this episode Laurie Forster sits down with Allister Ashmead of Elderton Wines for a conversation that may just change how you think about Australian wine. Allister shares the remarkable family history behind Elderton, from historic Barossa vineyards to a modern, sustainability-focused winery, while unpacking some of ...
This episode of The Sipping Point dives into one of Maryland’s most iconic pairings—wine and oysters—through the lens of the new Sip & Shuck promotion launching February 1st. Joined by Matthew Scales of the Maryland Department of Agriculture and Regina McCarthy, General Manager of The Vineyards at Dodon, we explore how Maryland wine, beer, and spirits come together with local oysters to celebrate the state’s rich food and beverage culture. From why oysters and wine work so well together t...
Check out all the great events Laurie has on the calendar in 2026 on her website at TheWineCoach.com/events including a few spaces still left in her Tuscany tour this October! In this episode of The Sipping Point, Laurie Forster sits down with Ken MacKenzie, founder of Fresh Victor, to talk tequila, mixers, and the power of great ingredients to bring people together. Ken shares how a move to Guadalajara sparked a deep appreciation for tequila culture and set him on a path from importing premi...
Check out all the great events Laurie has on the calendar in 2026 on her website at TheWineCoach.com/events including a few spaces still left in her Tuscany tour this October! In this episode, David Kong shares how he went from finance to founding Glasvin, the wine glass brand redefining how wine should actually taste. We dig into why glass construction matters more than most people realize, how the right shape can elevate the entire tasting experience, and what separates a great wine glass f...
Check out all the great events Laurie has on the calendar in 2026 on her website at TheWineCoach.com/events including a few spaces still left in her Tuscany tour this October! In this engaging conversation, Joe Roberts and Laurie Forster unpack the current state of the wine industry, from shifting consumption trends and health-conscious choices to the rise of non-alcoholic options. They explore what’s bubbling up right now—literally—with sparkling wines, alternative white varieties, lighter r...
In this episode, Laurie Forster speaks with Alice Tétienne from the House of Henriot about the rich history of the champagne house, founded by a woman in 1808. They delve into the art of blending different grape varieties and crus to create unique champagnes, including the signature Brut Souverain and Blanc de Blancs. Alice shares insights on the challenges posed by climate change, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in viticulture. Takeaways Henriot respects the history and t...
In this episode, Garth Hodgdon shares his unexpected path from aspiring college professor to becoming a respected sommelier and Champagne expert. He offers insight into what makes Champagne so unique—from its production process to the wide range of styles available—and highlights the joy of discovering smaller, lesser-known producers. Garth also talks about the versatility of Champagne when it comes to food pairings, encouraging listeners to move beyond traditional wine norms. Plus, we discus...
Looking for last minute gift ideas? Visit TheWineCoachClub.com for Laurie's Wine Picks & Packs. Use Code FORSTERCOACH for free shipping. Don't forget that experiences last longer than things...check out Laurie's Event Calendar for some great upcoming events in February, March and beyond! In this episode, Laurie sits down with Kevin Larkai and Monté Burrow, co-founders of Blackleaf Vodka, to talk about what it really takes to build an organic vodka brand in a crowded spirits market. From t...
Looking for a great holiday gift for the wine lover on your list? Check out the Bubbly Pack or the Rhone Valley Pack that Laurie chose for $80 with FREE shipping if you use code FORSTERCOACH Order your Wine Packs at TheWineCoachClub.com Laurie Forster sits down with culinary tastemaker Chadwick Boyd for a festive chat about holiday entertaining that’s joyful, budget-friendly, and blissfully simple. Chadwick shares his journey from farm kid to celebrated food influencer, then walks listeners t...
Join Laurie on 12/10 for Bubbly Bash 2025 where she will feature 3 of her favorite bubblies for the holidays and beyond! Register today and invite your friends over for a Sparkling evening. Click HERE for details & Tickets In this episode, Laurie sits down with Jimmy Stovall, the CEO of Corky’s Barbecue, whose rise from drive-thru kid to the leader of a Memphis legend is the stuff of smoky, slow-cooked dreams. Jimmy dishes on Memphis barbecue, why tradition still matters at the holiday ta...
In this episode of The Sipping Point, Laurie Forster shares her top wine picks for Thanksgiving, including a white wine, a sparkling wine, and a red wine. Laurie Forster also interviews Nikki Lamberti, a former Disney employee turned wine educator and entrepreneur. They discuss Nikki's journey from the East Coast to Napa Valley, her passion for wine, and the creation of her own winery, Sollevato Wines. The conversation also delves into the tasting of Nikki's Sangiovese, the branding of her wi...
Laurie's Bubbly Bash Pack has arrived! Check out the 3 bubblies she chose for $80 with FREE shipping if you use code FORSTERCOACH Order your Bubbly Pack at TheWineCoachClub.com Join Laurie Forster as she sits down with Andrea Feugueur for a journey that starts in New York’s wine world and lands in the heart of Paris with the legendary Duboeuf family. Andrea opens up about her path into the French wine industry, the heritage behind Georges Duboeuf’s iconic bottles, and what makes Macon Village...
Laurie's Bubbly Bash Pack has arrived! Check out the 3 bubblies she chose for $80 with FREE shipping if you use code FORSTERCOACH Order your Bubbly Pack at TheWineCoachClub.com In this Thanksgiving special, Laurie and Chef Michael Forster tackle the turkey myths that trip up even seasoned home cooks. From those sneaky pop-up timers you shouldn’t trust to the real magic number for juicy perfection (hint: it’s 155°F), they dish out the truth behind a flawless bird. Plus, Laurie pours her top wi...
Summary In this episode, certified sommelier and cultural tastemaker Cha McCoy uncorks a fresh perspective on the world of wine. As founder of The Communion dinner series and author of the newly released book Wine Pairing for the People: The Communion of Wine, Food, and Culture from Africa and Beyond (released yesterday), Cha challenges long-held wine stereotypes and invites us to reimagine how wine fits into our everyday lives. She shares how cultural connection, inclusivity, and curiosity c...
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