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The Sipping Point: Wine, Food & More!Author: Laurie Forster
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 thats delicious in life.Lauries witty, no nonsense style is sure to be a breath of fresh air in the sometimes stuffy culinary world. Even though Lauries a certified sommelier, an award-winning author and wife to a world class chef, shes 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. Shell also be taking your questions, so if there is something youve 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. Youll learn, laugh and gain a new perspective on whats in your glass or on your plate!____________Website: www.thewinecoach.comSend all questions to laurie@thewinecoach.com. Language: en Genres: Arts, Education, Food, How To Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Vintage 414 Uncorked: South African Sips, Guilty Pleasures & Corkage Etiquette
Tuesday, 19 August, 2025
Want to go to Tuscany with Laurie in October of 2026? email laurie@thewinecoach.com for a brochure and join us for an info session on 9/28 to find out more REGISTER HERE SummaryLaurie Forster, The Wine Coach, pulls up a glass with Natalie from Vintage 414 Wine Bar in Cambridge, MD to swap stories, spill secrets, and sip on a few affordable wines from South Africa—including the ones they’d pick for their “last meal” lineup. From underrated wine regions to the unstoppable rise of rosé, they cover it all with equal parts expertise and humor. You’ll hear insider tips on corkage etiquette, the ripple effect of tariffs, and why natural wines stir up so much buzz. Plus, Natalie dishes on the hidden gems pouring at Vintage 414, while both confess to their guilty-pleasure wines. It’s equal parts education and entertainment—like your favorite night at the Vintage 414 wine bar, only on demand. Takeaways – Your “death row wine” says a lot about the bottles that shaped your story. – Barolo holds a special place as a milestone wine for both Laurie and Natalie. – Italian whites like Fiano and Falanghina deserve way more love. – Knowing the corkage rules can make dining out smoother (and cheaper). – Natural wines bring wild yeast, no sugar, and plenty of personality. – Fun, relatable wine descriptions beat snobby jargon every time. – Guilty pleasure wines? Embrace them—no shame in the game. – A trusted wine retailer can be your secret weapon for better bottles. Wines TastedRiebeek Chenin Blanc $13Rustenberg Petit Verdot Rose $16Natte Valleij Nat Pinotage $18Check out Vintage 414 Wine Bar HERE or go visit Natalie in Cambridge, Maryland!Support the showSUPPORT the show by sending a small donation to help us offset the costs of production...you'll get a shout out on the show and get special subscriber only benefits. Subscribe Today! 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's Stay Connected:Instagram @thewinecoachFacebook @winecoachTikTok @LaurieForster
