Wine can function as a social lubricant and conversation starter, especially if you seal off a cocktail party and slowly fill the room with it. Uncork a good time with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $25 for 1 wine-tasting class with cheese pairings (a $50 value)
• $99 for 5 wine-tasting classes with cheese pairings (a $400 value)
• $175 for 10 wine-tasting classes with cheese pairings (an $700 value)

At the start of each 60-minute class, groups spend 20 minutes sipping wine as they get to know their instructor, Jacquey. Jacquey discusses regional flavors, serving techniques, and how to determine a wine's taste from its bottle. Groups also sample tapas or cheeses with wines to learn about food pairings. Classes take place Monday and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:30p.m., and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Proud Wineaux

Jacquey, the Dallas-born connoisseur behind Proud Wineaux, can tell whether a wine originated on the right bank or left bank of the city of Bordeaux simply by tasting it. This isn't just a party trick or a way to navigate France while blindfolded; it's evidence of a decade spent up front and behind the scenes at renowned restaurants such as Nobu, Dean Fearing's The Mansion on Turtle Creek, and various New York City hot spots, where she shares her gifts as a wine and beverage consultant.

During one-on-one or group classes, she helps students explore the world of wine in a friendly environment free of pretension. "The moment you begin to release the fear of not knowing, the learning begins," she says on her website. She teaches her students to pair wines with cheeses according to their region or the texture of the cheese.

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