A good glass of wine can brighten even the rainiest of days, just as an appearance from Alan Alda can add cheer to long business meetings, and Labrador retrievers holding sparklers can perk up dreary art exhibits. Treat your palate with today's Groupon: $10 gets you an elegant five-wine tasting at J Vineyards and Winery. The serene destination is nestled in the fertile hills of Healdsburg, which is a bit over an hour's drive north of downtown San Francisco.

At J Vineyards and Winery, no reservations are required; simply walk into the modern, art-laden tasting room and taste the winery's vast variety of fine wines, many of which hail from the Russian River Valley, an area known for its lush, fully matured grape trees. The five-wine tasting allows sippers to traverse the wine spectrum, dancing from reds to whites straight on through to the sparkling conclusion. In the event that a particular varietal or sparkling beverage catches your tongue's attention, feel free to purchase a bottle to bring home and raise as your very own.

Whether you're looking to lap up something fresh or to freshen up the next field trip with the pals, gals, or marital partner, J Vineyard and Winery has the space and the taste to treat any size group. There's no purchase limit for gifting this particular Groupon, so if you're planning on arriving in a party of 10 or more, the tasting room requests that you make a reservation in advance.

Reviews

Ninety Yelpers give J Vineyards & Winery a four-star average, and Frommers recommends it:

• J hosts a variety of sexy winery experiences, from basic tastings to private wine and food pairings, on its 274 acres of Russian River Valley vineyards. – Frommers
• J Vineyard get's it. They are so forward thinking. They have created a beautiful tasting experience. – maureen b., Yelp
• Their whole menu of wines is incredible. – Erin Marie H., Yelp