The Sipping Point: Wine, Food & More!

Jennifer Glanville, Brewery Manager and a Brewer at Samuel Adams Boston Brewery in Massachusetts joins us.   Since 2001  Jennifer has brought her passion for brewing traditional and lost beer styles to the Boston Brewery.   The post The Sipping Point 03/16/2013 appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts ,...

A perfect balanced lager beer that goes well with any kind of food, but particularly with spicy food or when you just want to sit down and enjoy a beer with friends. The post The Sipping Point 03/09/2013 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...

This week I sat down with most influential wine critic Robert M. Parker Jr. of The Wine Advocate and eRobertParker.com to talk all things wine. Mr. Parker grew up in the Baltimore area and is a graduate of the University of Maryland. The post The Sipping Point – Robert Parker Jr. appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point...

The 2008 Merlot, like our previous vintages, demonstrates a unique intense varietal personality along with a richness associated with the vintage. The most common flavor characteristics of Merlot, blueberries and black cherries, are stunning with a hint of mint. The post The Sipping Point 02/23/13 appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow...

100% Viognier grapes grown on our estate were used to make this wine full of tropical fruit on the nose as well as on the palate. This wine is often perceived as sweet because of all the fruit characteristics. Serve slightly chilled with crab cakes or peach pie. The post The Sipping Point 2/16/2013 appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow...

Pale straw color. Fresh, fragrant and mature, brimming with the aroma of Muscat grape, apple, mandarin orange and a pinch of wilted flowers. On the palate it is fruity and dry, with notes of citrus and a gentle finish. The post Eat Something Sexy: The Sipping Point – 2/9/13 appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on App...

Original Session, with the bright red label, is a classic all-malt pre-Prohibition style lager that reminds us of what American lagers used to taste like. It's flavorful, refreshing, and has a touch of that import-style taste. The post Brew & BBQ for Game Day: The Sipping Point – 2/2 appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The S...

A Tuscan classic! Deep ruby colour with garnet reflections, its elegant bouquet of leather, black cherries, liquorice and plums preludes a medium to full-bodied palate where ripe red fruit, goût de terroir, subtle notes of vanilla and violets harmonize and linger, interlacing with the soft tannins and silky texture. Firm backbone, perfect integration of acidity and fruit, well rounded, medium fini...

“Strawberries, cherry, red currants, plum, fig, violets, caramel, coffee, tar, cocoa and wet stone in an incredibly vibrant nose. Cherry, wild strawberry, caramel and peach in a bold attack with medium density. The post The Sipping Point – 1/19: La Tarasque Cotes du Rhone appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple...

Susannah Siger of MaPetiteShoe.com shares the emerging chocolate trends for 2013...a delicious segment! The post Chocolate Trends 2013 with Susannah Siger 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...

Paul Cullen, founder of Paul Cullen Wines joined us to share his wines, music and thoughts on life.  Paul Cullen is a bassist and multi-instrumentalist touring with such groups as the internationally acclaimed rock band, Bad Company, Cullen has played shows in front of millions of audience members and in venues around the world. Today, his unique jazzy cool acoustic sounds provide the ideal backdr...

Erik Brown, Sommelier at The Oregon Grille, joined us to take my Drink Like it's 1999 challenge! He brought affordable alternatives to the splurges of the past to show you can still drink like its a bull market in 2013! Culinary educated at Johnson and Wales, trained at Kiawah Island and externed in Holland. The post The Sipping Point – 1/5: Drink like it’s 1999 appeared first on Laurie Forst...

Winemaker’s Notes: Classic balance typifies this refreshingly soft, yet dry wine. The wine delivers complex apple and pear characteristics accented by citrus spice over notes of almond and caramel in the bouquet. When you taste Brut Classic, look for nutty flavors with hints of brioche that build to a refreshingly dry finish. The post The Sipping Point 12/29: Sparkling Cocktails appeared first on...

Eiswein (ice wine) is produced from grapes harvested and pressed while frozen (not warmer than 20° F) to concentrate sugar, acidity and extract. It is truly a unique and complex dessert wine with an intense concentration of fruits and hints of honey, caramel and raisins. Eiswein is the crowning jewel of German viticulture.  The post The Sipping Point Radio – 12/22: Dessert Wines & Ace of Cakes...

77% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Bianco, 8% Raboso Piave, Fresh and elegant. Layers and layers of flavors. Elderberry, anise, Italian summer melon, beeswax and seashells live within so many tiny bubbles. Totally delicious! Secco Italian Bubbles goes with everything from caviar to oysters to your favorite Chinese take-out. The post The Sipping Point Radio – 12/15: Charles Smith Winery appeared first on La...

Ottantotto. Eighty-eight. The number of keys on a piano. From that finite number of notes has come an infinitely varied array of musical experiences. Et tu vinum - finite grape varietals, infinite wine possibilities. Barrel-fermented, aged on the lees, our Ottantotto Viognier is deep and complex. The post The Sipping Point Radio – 12/1: Music, Wine & Notaviva Vineyards appeared first on Laurie...

In the glass the 2012 is a pale, straw yellow color with floral, sweet aromas of stone fruits, grapefruit, orange blossom and a hint of wet stone minerality. The flavors are similar to the aromas highlighted by pear, grapefruit, stone fruit, slight tropical notes and just the tiniest bit of spritz from the quick fermentation. The post The Sipping Point Radio – 11/24: Wine Labels with Alexander Val...

The traditional aromas of lychee, honeysuckle and spice greet the nose and palate. The 2011 Gewurztraminer has an exquisite brightness and juiciness on the palate. The post The Sipping Point Radio – 11/17: Thanksgiving 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 you...

The Brut offers a crisp and full-bodied sparkling wine, which has developed rich complexity and fine mousse. The post The Sipping Point Radio – 11/10: Bubblies in the USA 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! Subscrib...

Golden yellow color, clear, bright and transparent. Aroma of walnut, vanilla (hints of white chocolate) and butter. The post The Sipping Point Radio – 11/3: Brazilian 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! Subscr...

Flying Dog’s Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout, Frederick, MD $10.99 6packBrewmaster’s Notes: Pearl Necklace is brewed with local Rappahannock River Oysters and is the perfect complement to everyone's favorite aphrodisiac - whether they are grilled, fried, stuffed, or raw. The post The Sipping Point Radio – 10/27: Flying Dog Brewery appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine...

A full crimson red with purple hues, this wine has a generous and bright aroma that opens to a spicy clove lift then moves into hints of white pepper and savoury notes amongst an earthy background. The post The Sipping Point Radio – 10/20: Vida Tequila appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart R...

Jade Ostner, Marketing Coordinator with Maryland Wineries Association, joined us to taste two award-winning wines. Jade began her work with the Maryland wine industry in 2008, when she managed the first ever PREMIER Tent at the Maryland Wine Festival. The post The Sipping Point Radio – 10/13: Autumn Wine Festival appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support...

Pumking is an ode to Púca, a creature of Celtic folklore, who is both feared and respected by those who believe in it. Púca is said to waylay travelers throughout the night, tossing them on its back, and providing them the ride of their lives, from which they return forever changed. The post The Sipping Point Radio – 9/29: Omaha Steaks appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach |...

In this week’s show Katie Bollinger from the Ravens will join us to talk about the Purple Ladies a group for Ravens fans of the female persuasion and how you can come out and join us for their Purple evening on 10/8 The post Purple Ladies appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart Radio or wherev...