Meet your sommelier

Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach® is one of America’s leading wine experts and author of the award-winning book The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine. Laurie is a certified sommelier, national speaker and TV personality. She has also trained with the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, and has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, ABC News, and Martha Stewart Living Today. We can't wait to make a toast with Laurie!

Perfect pairings

Enjoy seven curated bubbles, white and red wines selected by our sommelier.  Non-alcoholic wines curated by Sobar will be available for each pairing. Beverages are perfectly paired with a complementary small plate. Scroll for a menu sneak peek!

Selection of featured wines:
-Domaine Paul Buisse, Cremant de Loire Brut
-Klein Constantia, Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Estate
-Willamette Valley Vineyards, Pinot Noir Estate Willamette Valley
-Damilano, Barolo Lecinquevigne
-Yalumba, Cabernet Sauvignon Sanctum The Menzies Estate Vineyard Coonawarra

Featured cocktail & mocktail:
Bourbon (or Impossibly Crafted zero alcohol bourbon), apple cider, ginger beer

Selection of paired small plates:
-Shrimp spring roll
-Mini crab cake
-Wild mushroom crostini
-Beef Wellington

Location, location, location

We are excited to hold Perfect Pairings in person at Cattail Creek Country Club in Western Howard County. Take in the gorgeous scenery from the newly renovated clubhouse.

Raffles!

Each food & wine pairing station will offer a raffle basket with the featured wines and items that pair perfectly with them. 
All proceeds benefit the Breast Center at HCGH.