That dreaded trip to the liquor store just got a whole lot better. Say hello to The Tasting Room Wine Bar, a wine shop-cum-bar where customers can actually taste each wine before purchasing a bottle. Today's deal gets you a $40 wine card for $20 to use towards tastes and full glasses. Located a... (show more)

That dreaded trip to the liquor store just got a whole lot better. Say hello to The Tasting Room Wine Bar, a wine shop-cum-bar where customers can actually taste each wine before purchasing a bottle. Today's deal gets you a $40 wine card for $20 to use towards tastes and full glasses. Located across the street from the Friendship Heights metro, the modern Tasting Room uses an Enomatic wine dispensing system that pours in exact ounces. You'll pick your pour size (1-, 3-, or 5-ounces), swipe your "enocard," and use the ultra mod vending machine to pour your own glasses. Owned by Boxwood Winery, the self-service wine bar offers 24 different wines, including their namesake red blend that was just awarded 88 points in Wine Spectator. Hungry? Snack on a cheese or hummus plate while you sip. (Yes, that's us perched at the granite bar, 4 glasses deep). Want more? Follow The Tasting Room Wine Bar on Facebook. (show less)