Review
Laurie takes the mystery out of wine in this well-written and colorful book, The Sipping Point. It is a must-have for your coffee table and a great tool for restaurant staff training and education. I can't stop buying more for my friends and family. Makes a great gift for everyone from the novice to the connoisseur. --Celeste Corsaro, Publisher of Baltimore Eats magazine
Readers frequently ask about good introductory wine books for either giving as a gift or learning about wine. The recently published The Sipping Point -- A Crash Course in Wine (TWC Press, $16.95 paperback) by Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach, is a terrific choice. This compact and concise survey guide embodies the author's trademark optimistic approach to wine: make it fun and enjoyable as a way to connect with others. She simplifies food and wine pairings and provides practical tips on handling classic awkward wine moments, including dealing with tough sommeliers and ordering wines in business settings. --Dave DeSimone, Pittsburgh Tribune and KQV 1410 AM
In The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine, Laurie Forster has taken intimidating wine questions and answered them simply, thoroughly, accurately and humorously. The paper quality and size of her book pairs sophistication with functionality. Her Crash Course in Wine is an easy drinking ride on the back roads of wine appreciation. --Jimmy Collins, Publisher of Nashville Wine Press
About the Author
After a successful career in software sales, Laurie decided she was ready for a life change. Through working with a life coach, Laurie began to realize that her biggest passions wine and people could be parlayed into a new career. In 2002, she began her wine career in Manhattan where she studied with the American Sommelier Association to obtain her certificate in Viticulture and Vinification. Laurie also trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley and later became a member of the Society of Wine Educators.
Concurrently, she trained as a life coach with Coach U, the leading global provider of coach training programs and is presently a member of the International Coaching Federation. Laurie is also dedicated to furthering her learning about wine by going to its source. She s a worldly wine professional whose extensive travels include visiting wineries and vineyards in Australia, New Zealand, Italy, California, Maryland, Virginia, Oregon and New York.
As The Wine Coach(R), Laurie creates unique corporate team building events, group tasting seminars and culinary tours. She is dedicated to demystifying wine one glass at a time, helping build successful teams as well as ensuring that everyone has an inspiring time at her events. Her seminars introduce would-be oenophiles to the enchanting world of wine, while inspiring them to explore their own personal development goals, passions and purpose. She s a sparkling presenter, highly skilled at engaging every wine lover from beginners to wine enthusiasts.
Laurie is a regular contributor to What s Up Annapolis Magazine, Grapevine Magazine, and other fine publications. She is a sought after guest expert on radio stations across the country and her weekly radio show Something to Wine About(R) can be heard on WCEI 96.7 FM and WBAL 1090 AM. Laurie is also serving as national spokesperson for the Pour on The Joy campaign sponsored by Lindemans(R) Wines where she is helping people increase their happiness by making the wine-joy connection.
