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 that’s delicious in life. Laurie’s witty, no nonsense style is sure to be a breath of fresh air in the sometimes stuffy culinary world. Even though Laurie’s a certified sommelier, an award-winning author and wife to a world class chef, she’s 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. She’ll also be taking your questions, so if there is something you’ve 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. You’ll learn, laugh and gain a new perspective on what’s in your glass or on your plate! ____________ Website: www.thewinecoach.com Send all questions to laurie@thewinecoach.com .
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50 Years in Wine: Eugenia Keegan on How Oregon Found Its Own Voice
Sep 15, 202643 min
Check out all the great events Laurie has on the calendar on her website at TheWineCoach.com/events including her Zoom Info Session on 9/23 at 6 PM ET to learn more about her Treasures of Tuscany Tour in May 2027. What does five decades in the wine business teach you about wine, leadership, and knowing when to trust your own instincts? This week on The Sipping Point, Laurie sits down with Eugenia Keegan, Senior Vice President of Winegrowing and Business Development for Jackson Family Wines, whose remarkable career began at Joseph Swan Vineyards in 1976 and has taken her from California to Burgundy to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Eugenia shares how Oregon has evolved from looking to Burgundy for inspiration to finding its own winemaking voice, why Chardonnay and sparkling wine have become such exciting parts of the Oregon story, and what she sees coming next for the region. They also get personal about the lessons Eugenia has learned along the way, including why “you cannot rush a wine,” the importance of being intentional about what comes next, and her refreshingly candid attitude about looking backward. Eugenia also reflects on how dramatically opportunities for women in wine have changed. She remembers a time when women weren’t even allowed to drive forklifts in the winery and shares a wonderful moment years later, standing on the Penner-Ash crush pad with pioneering winemaker Lynn Penner-Ash, surrounded by women running the show. In the glasses: • Banke Brut Sparkling Wine • Gran Moraine Yamhill-Carlton Chardonnay • WillaKenzie Estate Tourdion Cuvée Blanc • Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Plus, Laurie and Eugenia talk about the future of wine events, lighter and more diverse wine styles, sustainability, and why there’s room in the wine industry for people with all kinds of talents and passions. 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 channel @thewinecoach to get video footage of the podcasts an more. Let's Stay Connected: Instagram @thewinecoach Facebook @winecoach TikTok @LaurieForster
Check out all the great events Laurie has on the calendar on her website at TheWineCoach.com/events including her Zoom Info Session on 9/23 at 6 PM ET to learn more about her Treasures of Tuscany Tour in May 2027. In this episode, Alessandra Casini Bindi Sergardi shares her family's rich legacy in winemaking, rooted in Tuscany since 1349. She discusses the unique characteristics of Chianti Classico wines, including the importance of Sangiovese grapes, and the significance of food pairing in Italian culture. The conversation also delves into the distinctions between Chianti Classico, Riserva, and Gran Selezione wines, highlighting their aging processes and flavor profiles. Alessandra emphasizes the role of women in her family's history and the importance of sustainability in winemaking, while also touching on the heritage of Nobile di Montepulciano wines. Takeaways Alessandra's family has been producing wine since 1349. Chianti Classico is the first defined wine territory in the world. Sangiovese grapes express the land's characteristics. Wine is an integral part of Italian meals and culture. Riserva wines must age at least 24 months before release. Gran Selezione represents the highest quality in Chianti Classico. The black rooster emblem signifies membership in the Chianti Classico consortium. Women have played a crucial role in the family's winemaking legacy. Wines Tasted Bindi Sergardi La Ghirlanda Chianti Classico DOCG Bindi Sergardi I Colli Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Bindi Sergardi Mocenni 89 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Check out the Bindi Sergardi website for more about the winery, Alessandra and her family& more! 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 channel @thewinecoach to get video footage of the podcasts an more. Let's Stay Connected: Instagram @thewinecoach Facebook @winecoach TikTok @LaurieForster
Wine Is Better Together: Why Experiences May Be the Future of Wine
Sep 1, 202626 min
What if the future of wine is less about teaching people everything they need to know and more about giving them a reason to open a bottle? Laurie sits down with Eric V. Orange, founder of LocalWineEvents.com , to talk about how wine events and wine consumers have changed over the past 26 years and why experiences, travel and connection may be increasingly important to the future of wine. Eric shares the unlikely story behind LocalWineEvents.com, sparked by a Champagne dinner where only six people showed up, and how the site grew into a resource connecting wine lovers with tastings, dinners, festivals, classes and wine travel. They also dig into new consumer research from Come Over October and LocalWineEvents.com , including the finding that 41% of respondents essentially said: give us a reason to get together. Laurie and Eric discuss why wine has a unique ability to make gatherings feel warmer and more special, whether the industry has made wine education too complicated, and why simpler, more approachable experiences may be the way forward. Plus, they talk affordability, food and wine pairing, the changing appetite for large wine festivals, AI versus authentic event recommendations, and Laurie's upcoming Wine Down Wednesday: Wines of Washington State partnership with LocalWineEvents.com. In this episode: • The surprising event that inspired Eric to create LocalWineEvents.com • What 26 years of wine events have taught him about consumers • Why interest may be shifting from formal wine education toward experiences • What the Come Over October consumer research revealed • Wine tourism and the growing desire for experiences • Why smaller, more intimate wine events may have an advantage 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 channel @thewinecoach to get video footage of the podcasts an more. Let's Stay Connected: Instagram @thewinecoach Facebook @winecoach TikTok @LaurieForster
From Olympic Sailing & Aerospace to Brunello: Alessandra Angelini of Altesino
Aug 25, 202634 min
What do Olympic sailing, aerospace engineering, and world-class Brunello have in common? More than you might think. This week on The Sipping Point , Laurie Forster sits down with Alessandra Angelini of Altesino , one of Montalcino's historic Brunello producers. Before returning to Tuscany and her family's wine business, Alessandra trained with the Italian National Team in Olympic-class sailing and earned a degree in aerospace engineering. She went on to work in the United States designing aircraft engines before bringing that combination of discipline, science, and problem-solving back to the family wineries. Alessandra shares how Altesino has maintained its signature elegant style of Sangiovese even as tastes in wine have changed—and why a style that once seemed almost out of step with the times now feels remarkably modern. Laurie and Alessandra also explore the differences between Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello di Montalcino , why Rosso deserves to be taken seriously as its own wine, and how dramatically Sangiovese can express the different soils, elevations, exposures, and microclimates within Montalcino. Then they dive into Montosoli , Altesino's legendary single-vineyard Brunello and one of the wines that helped pioneer the concept of vineyard-designated Brunello in Montalcino. In This Episode How Olympic sailing prepared Alessandra for the unpredictable world of wine What aerospace engineering taught her about research, efficiency, and winemaking Why Rosso di Montalcino isn't simply "Baby Brunello" Why Alessandra calls Sangiovese a "religion" in Tuscany How northern and southern Montalcino differ How long you can age a great Brunello—and why there isn't one perfect drinking window And perhaps the most important takeaway: great wine doesn't have to be intimidating. As Alessandra puts it, "Brunello is always interesting." 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 channel @thewinecoach to get video footage of the podcasts an more. Let's Stay Connected: Instagram @thewinecoach Facebook @winecoach TikTok @LaurieForster
Bordeaux Isn’t What You Think: Wendy Narby on Wine, Wellness & a Region Reinvented
Aug 18, 202632 min
Check out all the great events Laurie has on the calendar on her website at TheWineCoach.com/events including her newly announced Treasures of Tuscany Tour in May 2027. Bordeaux may be one of the world’s most famous wine regions—but is our perception of it stuck in the past? Laurie Forster sits down with Bordeaux-based wine educator, writer and yoga teacher Wendy Narby to explore a region that has become more welcoming, innovative and diverse than many wine drinkers realize. Wendy shares what has changed in Bordeaux over the past 20 years, from sustainability and climate adaptation to gentler winemaking techniques and a new generation of more fruit-forward, approachable wines. She also takes us beyond Bordeaux’s famous reds to the region’s whites, Crémant, rosé, sweet wines and experimental new styles. Then the conversation turns from what we drink to how we drink it . Drawing from her book The Drinking Woman’s Diet , Wendy shares her practical approach to enjoying wine while supporting a healthy lifestyle. She and Laurie talk about moderation, eating with wine, pour size, hydration and why there’s absolutely nothing wrong with leaving wine in your glass. Wendy also explains why she has shifted the conversation from “wine and wellness” to “wine and wellbeing,” how yoga and mindfulness fit into her philosophy, and why wine is best viewed not as a health food—but as a delicious, social pleasure to be enjoyed intentionally. In This Episode: Why the people of Bordeaux may be the region’s greatest asset How Bordeaux has become more accessible over the past 20 years How research and technical expertise spread innovation across Bordeaux The growing importance of sustainability and climate-conscious farming What inspired Wendy to write The Drinking Woman’s Diet Wendy’s philosophy of drinking less—but drinking something delicious The surprising connection between yoga, mindfulness and wine Check out Wendy's video course The Drinking Women's Diet and use code winecoach to get a 20 euro discount! Click Here 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 channel @thewinecoach to get video footage of the podcasts an more. Let's Stay Connected: Instagram @thewinecoach Facebook @winecoach TikTok @LaurieForster
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