The Sipping Point: Wine, Food & More!

Tim Herlihy, US Brand Ambassador at Tullamore D.E.W., joined Laurie for a tasting of 3 of their Irish Whiskeys along with reports from his 50 city Irish Pub Tour of the USA! Learn what makes Tullamore DEW so special, the effects of barrel aging, whiskey... The post Tullamore D.E.W. for St. Patrick’s Day appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show F...

Laurie sips and chats with Susannah Siger owner of Ma Petite Shoe in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. Her shop features fashion forward European shoes and gourmet chocolates from all over the world. Laurie and Susannah talk about some interesting chocolates from all over... The post Inspired Valentine’s Day Wine & Chocolate Pairings appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wi...

This week on The Sipping Point Laurie sips a French 75 Squared with Doni Belau. Ms Belau is the author of Paris Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by the City of Light and founder of GirlsGuidetoParis.com Doni shares what she learned... The post Paris Cocktails with Doni Belau appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show F...

Laurie talks to Chef Brian Duffy about his days on Bar Rescue, his new podcast Road Rash and what they'll be up to at the Mohegan Sun WineFest January 29-31 in CT. The post Chef Brian Duffy 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 m...

This week Laurie sits down with Gus Kalaris of Kalaris Family Vineyards to talk about the 2131 Cabernet Sauvignon he has crafted to commemorate the 2oth anniversary of Cal Ripkin's consecutive game record set in 1995. The post Cal Ripken Jr. 2131 Cabernet Sauvignon appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple P...

Tim Riley, Beverage Director at Fleet Street Kitchen, joined us to talk about three of his wine picks that need to be on your Thanksgiving table! Baltimore native, Tim brings an intense passion for beverage service and an extensive knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits to his position at Fleet Street Kitchen. An honors graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Tim has worked all over the East...

There is an exciting feeling we get from something NEW. Whether it be a new piece of clothing, a new car or maybe a new house, the feeling is exhilarating. Same goes for NEW wine! One special wine is available just weeks after it is harvested—Beaujolais Nouveau. This Nouveau will be released on November 19, 2015. The post Beaujolais Nouveau – Celebrate Harvest 2015! appeared first on Laurie Forste...

This week Laurie sits down with Chef Anthony Bourdain, celebrated Chef & host of CNN's Parts Unknown, to talk about his collaboration with Balvenie Scotch Whisky as well as the amazing craftsmen his highlights during the Rare Craft Collection tour. Laurie also gets a Scotch 101 lesson from brand ambassador & whiskey expert Jonathan Wingo.  The post Chef Anthony Bourdain & Balvenie...

This week's Laurie sits down with Hoby Wedler to talk about Tasting in the Dark, a series of events he leads in cooperation with Francis Ford Coppola wines. The post Tasting in the Dark with Coppola Wines & Chesapeake Bay Cooking 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...

This week's show is a tale of two wineries in Oregon's Willamette Valley. First Laurie talks with Melissa Burr, winemaker at Stoller Family Estate Vineyards in the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley. The post Oregon’s Willamette Valley Wines appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHeart...

This week's show is the second installment in my 2 part series that features interviews from my trip to Montepulciano in Tuscany, Italy. First Laurie Talks with Renzo Cotarella CEO of winemaking at Antinori Estates about their La Braccesca Winery in Montepulciano. The post a Tavola con il Nobile: A Food & Wine Competition appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine...

This week's show is the first in a 2 part series that features interviews from her trip to Montepulciano in Tuscany, Italy. First Laurie Talks with Caterina Dei from Cantine Dei about her start of the art winery, her wines and her other love--Music. The post Vino Nobile di Montepulciano appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Si...

This week on The Sipping Point Laurie was joined in studio by Judy Crow & Catrina North to taste 3 of their award winning wines and let us know all about CrowFEST 2015 on 9/13/15. The post Crow Farm & Vineyard in Kennedyville MD 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...

This week on The Sipping Point Laurie was joined in studio by Ryan Sparks, Beverage Director at Bookmaker's Cocktail Club, who mixed up some great cocktails to sip on these last days of summer! The post Summer Cocktails with Bookmaker’s Cocktail Club appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts , iHear...

This week on The Sipping Point Laurie was joined in studio by Nick Shauman of The Local Oyster to talk about the heavenly paring of Oysters & Wine! Nick brough 4 varieties of oysters and Laurie chose 4 wines to match. The post Oysters & Wine with Local Oyster appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podc...

This week on The Sipping Point Laurie invited Aaron Joseph of Wit & Wisdom to mix up a few Summer Cocktails you are going to love! Then she tastes some innovative flavors of ice cream with David Alima, owner of The Charmery. The post Summer Cocktails & Ice Cream! appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple...

Laurie took a road trip to Asbury Park, NJ to visit the Asbury Park Festhalle & Biergarten making national headlines. We talked to beer expert Peter Borovivka as he schooled us on some of their popular summer brews. The post Roadtrip to Asbury Park Biergarten appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Point on Apple Podcasts...

Think the best pairing for BBQ is beer? Think again! Laurie talks with Jim Lenchner about BBQ and some wines that pair perfectly! You'll also find out about Laurie's Wine, Women & BBQ event on 7/23 at Famous Dave's where you can learn all the secrets to picking the right wine for your BBQ--wings, chicken pork or brisket! The post Wine, Women & BBQ appeared first on Laurie Fo...

Laurie introduces you to 3 affordable wines that are perfect for the 4th of July holiday--Red, White & Bubbly! Then her better half Chef Michael Forster of He Cooks She Wines joins her to give you tips on how to barbeque like a pro! The post Red White & Bubbly for 4th of July appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sipping Po...

This week Laurie talked Auistralian wine with Andrew Quin of Hentley Farm in the Barossa Valley. Mr. Quin has taken a slightly unusual road to winemaking, transitioning from his original field of study – horticulture. For Andrew, winemaking provided an unparalleled opportunity to combine scientific knowledge with his artistic flair, in the pursuit of creating something that others could enjoy….gre...

This week Laurie talked wine with Manuel Louzada, Estate Director at Bodega Numanthia located in the Toro region of Northwest Spain. After almost 10 years in Argentina, where Manuel Louzada had the opportunity to elaborate high quality sparkling and still wines for Bodegas Chandon, he was offered a new challenge within Estates & Wines: Manuel has been involved in the 2008 harvest at Bodega Num...

This week Laurie talked wine with Bartholomew Broadbent, Owner, Broadbent Selections, Inc & Broadbent Wines.  Raised in the English wine trade in a formal appren­ticeship to his famous father, Michael Broadbent MW (Director of Christie’s and prolific wine author), Bartholomew has also worked in London for Harrod’s (Wine Department), Harvey’s Fine Wine Merchants in Pall Mall and Christie’s. He...

This week Laurie sat down with one of the world's most renowned wine authorities--Robert M Parker Jr . of The Wine Advocate. The Wine Advocate has over 50,000 subscribers, in every state in the United States, and in over 37 foreign countries. The post Robert Parker of The Wine Advocate appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Sip...

This week Laurie talks Beer and Food Pairing with Chef Teddy Folkman of Baroak in Annapolis and Dave Coleman of 3 Stars Brewing in DC. They'll taste 3 great brews along with food match to uncover the secrets of beer pairings. The post Beer and Food Pairing – Baroak & 3 Stars Brewing appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker . Support the show Follow The Si...

  Sips of the Week This week we are addressing your questions on wine and wellness…what wines to drink if you are watching your weight, have migraines or even seasonal allergies. Find out which wines are the best to consume if you suffer allergies, headaches... The post Wines to Drink or Avoid for Allergies, Headaches or Weight Loss appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Win...