Grape juice magically transforms into wine in the same way milk becomes cheese and a 1972 Dodge Dart becomes an even older 1972 Dodge Dart. Tipple the tasty transformation with today's Groupon: for $8, you get a wine tasting for two (a $16 value) at Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo, about 25 miles north of downtown San Diego. A potion plantation since 1889, this family-owned-and-operated destination winery distills its ambrosial libations out of grapes grown exclusively in San Diego County. You and your drinking buddy can swirl, sniff, and sip up to five vinos from Bernardo's wide variety of wines in the tasting room, such as the fruit-filled 2009 sauvignon blanc ($18 for a bottle), the tangerine-tinged orange muscat ($14), and the robust 2006 merlot ($24). When you find one that makes your soul booty dance with your body, feel free to purchase a bottle before ambling among the winery's more than 12 village shops and studios, including a salon, café, and a place that sells discount elf shoes.
Reviews
CityVoters nominated Bernardo Winery for Best Venue in 2010, Yelpers give it an average of 4.5 stars, four Insider Pagers give it an average of four stars, and seven Yahoo! Travelers give it an average of four stars:
- This place offers a great opportunity to taste wine and absorb the scenery. – Nichole H., Yelp
- This is a fun place to spend an afternoon. Taste the wine, have a snack, shop in the specialty stores. – Audrey R., Insider Pages
Groupon Says
The Groupon Guide to: Steak
Steak is one of the most popular foods in the world, which is why one out of every three countries has one on its flag. What are some little known facts about this extraordinary entree?
- "Steak" is currently the third-most-popular name for male babies and the 14th-most-popular name for girls.
- Vegetarians are allowed to eat steak as long as their eyes are closed.
- Steak is the centerpiece of a traditional cowboy meal, which also includes a hat full of beans and two handfuls of hot coffee.
- Rock band Kiss caused quite a stir when they released a limited-edition comic printed on steak.
- The five Olympic rings each represent a different way steak can be cooked
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