(Laurie demystified food & wine on RLTV's Daily Cafe)

As a sought after wine expert, Laurie has been featured in numerous publications, heard on radio stations around the country and seen on TV. The Wine Coach® events have drawn national attention. Her witty tips, fresh approach and interactive demonstrations make her a hit with the media or anyone lucky enough to attend one of her events!

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Radio:

Use this link to listen to Laurie's Radio Show as heard on WCEI 96.7FM and WBAL 1090 AM.

Print:

"If you can't pronounce it, order it. These are words to live by, according to Laurie Forster, known throughout Maryland as The Wine Coach®."
~ Baltimore Examiner, Grape Goddess by Jessica Novak, March 3, 2008

"As an upbeat wine professional known nationally as The Wine Coach, Laurie Forster presents innovative wine events and seminars, regularly records her "Something to Wine About" radio show, and leads international wine tours to Piedmont, Italy. She is working to create the soon-to-be-launched "Pour on the Joy" Web site in partnership with a major Australian wine producer, Lindemans."
~ Pittsburgh Tribune, Dave DeSimone's Wine Cellar column entitled 'Coach' says wine helps people connect, January 23, 2008

"Ever get perplexed by a wine list, befuddled by the litany of bottles on the shelves? What goes well with meat? With fish? With cheese? Are you a red person or a white person or both? Not to fear. Though the world of wine is huge and confusing, Laurie Forster is here to help . . .Forster, who regularly leads wine tasting groups with her businesses The Wine Coach® Women and The Wine Coach® Tours is able to spotlight everything from Chianti to Cabernet for the novice to the sophisticated collector."
~Carroll County Times, January 11, 2007

"Because it is all women, I felt safe going there by myself." says Laurie Katerle.  Katerle moved to Baltimore from Rochester to work with Wegman's and wanted to meet new people and expand her knowledge of wine.  Katerle says she used to feel intimidated in wine shops, but no more.  Through Forster's Cork Chicks events she's learned basic pronunciations, which flavors she likes and dislikes, and how to pair wines with food . . ."
~Baltimore Magazine September 2006, from Breaking The Glass Ceiling by Christianna McCausland

"In a relaxed atmosphere, [The Wine Coach® Women] participants explore fun and relevant topics for women, while learning more about the intricate world of wine and womanhood.”
~ Ann Dorbin, Shore Living March 2005




“[The Wine Coach® Women], the successful women's group that began in Easton last year, has now formed a charter group in Annapolis . . . . Part of each event is devoted to facilitating networking and interaction between participants, and discussing both wine and life improvement tips.”
~ Taste of the Bay Magazine June 2005

“Sideways may have made wine adventures trendy, but Laurie Forster's monthly wine tasting events offer a unique perspective: exploring the world of the grape in an all-female, attitude-free setting.” 
~ Chesapeake Life Magazine May/June 2005

“When asked the best way to learn about wine, Laurie Forster, owner of [The Wine Coach®], advises, “Forget about textbooks and ratings—just pull that cork!”
~ Inside Annapolis April 2005

“To my delight, I have recently discovered a new business [The Wine Coach® Women]that has sprouted in Easton and is developing in Annapolis. It is about wine, women, and fun.”
~ Marci Andrews, Spin Sheet Magazine March 2005

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