The Sipping Point: Wine, Food & More!

Our Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is very inviting with aromas of black olive and savory, dark fruit. Its well weighted structure and integrated tannins add a light chalkiness to the palate. Flavors of black currant, Bing cherry and juicy plum endure from start to finish, as hints of tea and cocoa help support the mid-palate. We recommend pairing with Three Cheese Skillet Pasta, BBQ Pork Ribs,...

We found out when we can next see Laurie in her comedy, Something to Wine About. The post Upcoming Events appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel @thewinecoach to get video footage of th...

We interview the VP of winemaking at Benziger Family Winery. The post Jeff McBride appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel @thewinecoach to get video footage of the podcasts an more. Let...

We discuss the delicious flavors of the Benziger Sauvignon Blanc and the Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon The post Sustainable Wines appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel @thewinecoach...

Eroica is an elegant off-dry Washington Riesling that has blazed a trail for high-end American Riesling.  Eroica delivers a unique combination of mandarin orange aromas characteristic of Washington state Rieslings, melded with the mineral, spiced apple and slate notes with lively, crisp acidity associated with German Riesling. The post Drink Local Wine & MD Wine Week appeared first on Laurie F...

We update you on when you can join Laurie for her smash hit wine tasting comedy show Something to Wine About. The post Upcoming Events appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel @thewinecoa...

We talk with Greg Proops, a stand up comic from San Francisco. He discusses his hit Podcast called The Smartest Man in the World. The post Greg Proops the Recommendeuer appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Subscribe...

We taste the Eroica Riesling from Columbia Valley, WA. Also, we speak with Raymon McKee, Winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle. The post Sip of the Week: Eroica Riesling appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Subscribe to...

The 2011 Chardonnay is an elegant expression of a vintage that wanted anything but to be tamed. Aromas of freshly cut Fuji and Granny Smith apples, stone fruits and white flowers lead to vibrant minerality and bright fruit flavors. The post Jordan Winery: Food, Wine & Technology appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Poi...

See Laurie in person in Something to Wine About. Check out her event calendar. The post Something to Wine About appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel @thewinecoach to get video footage...

We talk with Executive Chef Todd Knoll from the Jordan Winery discusses the best food to pair with wine. The post Executive Chef Todd Knoll appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel @thewi...

We are talking with John Jordan the CEO of Jordan Winery, one of the stars of Sonoma Valley. John discusses his wine and his newest project. The post Jordan Vineyard & Winery appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode!...

The end of June marks The Summer of Riesling Promotion. We also discuss options if you want to wine and dine around town. You can also join us for laughs at the Great Grapes Festival. The post Summer & Wine Fun appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts...

We talk with Julie Dalton of Wit and Wisdom. Together we sample two of her favorite wines made from the Riesling grape. The post Sampling with Julie Dalton appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTub...

We are celebrating this versatile and food friendly grape. We will have two special guests to discuss the Riesling with. The post The Riesling Grape appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube chann...

We talked to Julie Dalton Sommelier at Wit & Wisdom at Four Seasons in Baltimore, MD about why Riesling is the ULTIMATE grape and tasted 2 of the Rieslings from her wine list. The post Summer of Riesling appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so you...

Eric Asimov is the chief wine critic for the NY Times and author of How to Love Wine: A Memoir and a Manifesto. Eric was inducted as one of the 2013 James Beard Foundation Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America.  The post Eric Asimov and James Beard Foundation appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcas...

Enjoy our Big Apple edition… two amazing entrepreneurs who have taken their passions to create successful businesses. First we talked to Allen Katz of NY Distilling about his craft Gin made in the heart of Brooklyn. The post Ted Allen at the James Beard Awards appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts ,...

Angry Orchard Traditional Dry (5.5% ABV) is crafted in the style of English draft ciders and imparts bittersweetand slightly spicy flavors with a bright apple aroma. Its dryness makes mouths pucker and look forward to another sip The post Gluten Free Food and Drink appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcas...

From  this white is pale straw; zesty, high-pitched aromas of lemon and lime zest and white flowers. Dry and precise, with lively citrus and orchard fruit flavors that show good clarity and lift. Finishes tangy and dry, with good cut and subtle spiciness. The post 98 Rock’s Amelia and Dave Schuemann peel back the wine label appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker...

Bartholomew Broadbent’s deep roots in Portugal inspired him to provide a wine that would be the most reliable and traditional of all Vinho Verdes, and to resolve the usual lament that Vinho Verde never quite tastes like it tastes in Portugal. The post Spring Whites, Craft Gin & Sustainable Halibut appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Fol...

Classic Viognier displaying honeysuckle notes on the nose leading to a crisp and clean palate with plenty of apricot and peach notes. This full-bodied aromatic white has clean mineral notes that refresh the palate with every sip. The perfect match for the back porch. The post Mike Isabella – Crazy Good Italian appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the...

Jean-Charles Boisset, President of Boisset Family Estates, grew up in the vineyards and developed a life-long passion for wine – both its production and its enjoyment. The post The Wines of Burgundy & Barolo appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts so...

In this spirit of the fundamental blending premise, Winemaker Bill Arbios has created this exciting blend of Bordeaux varietals from carefully selected vineyards from the most esteemed corners of Sonoma County. This wine’s blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot contributes to its unique flavor. The post The Meritage Alliance and Ideas for Leftover Easter Candy appeare...

Nice light salmon color, typical of Bandol. The wine expresses some citrus, Pomelos (a delicious type of grapefruit) and lots of white fruit aromas and minerality. The post Easter Brunch with Melissa d’Arabian & Why You Like the Wines You Like appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio...