A wine tasting is similar to an episode of Law & Order, but instead of fighting crime, the cops drink wine. For $15, today's Groupon gets you a Groupon-exclusive combined wine tasting and Wine 101 class from Slattery Vintage Estates (a $45.50 value). The winestravaganza includes an etched wine glass to take home and plenty of nibbles to complement each sip. With more than 50 Nebraskan and numerous worldly wines available and a mini-course designed to hone wine knowledge, Slattery caters to a wide variety of fermented-grape lovers and newbies alike.

The 1.5–2-hour event, which starts at 7 p.m. on a Friday of your choosing, takes place in the wine-tasting room. Set in a French Country House, the tastery features Nebraska vintages from sweet to dry, beer, food, and a wine troll. While sipping sips at the special after-hours event, you'll learn wine lessons from the vineyard's owner's daughter, who is studying to be a sommelier. The unintimidating course includes tips on how to rate, taste, and judge a wine, so you'll leave with the ability to determine if a wine has oaky undertones or hints of tire iron.

The tasting and class also give you access to Slattery's two acres of mature grapevines, spruced up with a courtyard, fountain, pond, and waterfall. The soothing, natural environment complements pours, much like the cheese nibbles that will be prepared by an on-site chef. The grounds also provide plenty of places to hide if you do accidentally make eye contact with the wine troll.

Reviews

Wine aficionados on Facebook enthuse over Slattery Vintage Estates:

• A great place to visit-and enjoy wine and beautiful scenery!! fun road trip from Lincoln--with of course,a [sic] designated driver!! – Diane L.
• One of the best tasting rooms in Nebraska!! – Ashley B.