What a lovely boutique store with an interesting variety of labels and vineyards. Really appreciated the knowledgeable staff and inspiration to try something entirely new. read more

Friends of ours had been to VinoDivino several times, but we finally got there last night. The store is really cool - love the shelves - i want them for our home. Each column of shelves is a particular varietal. Each shelf has a card that shows the information, the scores, the price, as well as information about the wine, what it pairs with and how long the bottle will be good for ("drink now" "enjoy for next 3 years" etc) We agree with Megan - we were not looked down upon for our ignorance with Pinot Noirs, and bought several that were recommended to us. Raphael is easy to talk to and he is passionate about wine, so he is more than happy to share his knowledge to help expand your understanding of wines. When we paid, we got a card for each bottle that allows us to write our own tasting notes, in addition to all of the information that the cards on the shelves lists (pairings, tasting notes, timeline etc) Also, we opted to give our email address, which will allow us to track our purchases and our "wine portfolio" and we are working towards a store credit (based on our purchases). Also - the website is robust - it allows you to search for wines using a variety of choices - by food you want to consume with it, by price, by region, by varietal. All in all, go in and speak with them - you will be hooked ! read more

We love this wine shop. You'll find excellent value throughout the shop as well as a few special event expensive types. vinodivino has a small, but on target selection that is displayed in a modern, minimalistic fashion. No dusty bottles or disgusting cheap wine deals of the month here. The top 20 under $20 is a great resource. Look for the tasting notes (printed or sent via email) which provide food parings, respected wine resource ratings as well as vinodivino's own ratings. The owner Raphael is great at matching wine to the mood or food. We loved it so much we used the store for a wine registry for our wedding. Sign up for the buyer program and earn $10 for every $200 spent and referrals to friends gets you a $10 credit as well. Plus, you can access the list of wines you've purchased, and and rate them so it's easy to order the wines you love again. Great marriage of physical store and online capabilities. read more

I finally stopped here on my way home from work tonight and I already love the place. I picked up two bottles after reading tasting notes, Wine Advocate ratings, food pairing suggestions and maturity times -- all the information I wish I had when I go into most liquor stores and stare blindly at bottle after bottle of pinot. The wines are very well priced, with everything for just about every budget, and they're wrapped and bagged with the cards listing all that info with space to add your own tasting notes. They have free tastings on Saturdays and a Vinodivino Connoisseur Club, which of course I signed up for. It gets me $10 off after I spend $200. I'm sure it won't take me long to get there. P.S. The Argiolas Perdera is tasty. read more

love the concept: high rated wines at value prices. The information card is a great way to remember which wines you liked without having to save an empty bottle. Raphael carried the case out to my car. read more

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you step into a wine or alcohol shop? I do. I never know where to start and walk aimlessly through stores without knowing what to buy. Well, this is no longer a problem at Vino Divino. I've been frequenting Vino Divino for a few years now and love their small yet comprehensive selection. I think it's the layout of the store which is uncluttered and makes for easy browsing. If you are interested in Boston restaurant reviews, I also blog on Boston Chomps! http://bostonchomps.blogspot.com read more

Had such an amazing tasting experience here a few months ago, and I admit I'm a bit delayed on writing a stellar review for this fine establishment. The theme of the Saturday tasting was Napa wines. We tried five different varietals at a wide spectrum of price ranges. All were so perfectly chosen that I think along with my partner in crime - my dad, shh- and I, we ended up buying a case and a half. Also, they are so the generous when it comes to seconds... because sometimes you just need another go to see if it's for you! Definitely overdue for a second visit. read more

I love having a neighborhood wine shop. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable. I know little about wine other than I like to drink it and I've always found the staff here to be helpful without being pretentious in any way. I also like how they have tasting cards. That way, I can brush up on my wine speak before the dinner party or book group. Also, the prices are reasonable in general, but especially given the size of the shop, location, and level of service. read more

I'm giving Vino Divino 5 stars based on those key factors that get me to spend money while feeling good about it. 1. the storefront is tiny, which can be both good and bad, but the layout maximizes space and gives the place a generally welcoming feel. 2. descriptions and ratings! i adore all the wine information i can get and this not only has nose and tasting descriptions, but offers professional ratings as well as their inhouse rating system. THAT is cool. and they give you the handy info card to take home and write tasting notes. 3. price friendly. for such a small store i would have thought they offer a small selection of high end wines, but they have a very even spread. 4. tastings. hello. this is the only way wine stores should operate. give me samples. 5. friendly staff. they were nice, and when i was being weird and funny they laughed politely. i like that. 6. if you sign up for the frequent buyer card you get access to their website http://www.vinodivino.com where you can read more about each wine and....write reviews of what you've tasted! This is instantly my favorite store EVER. even if it's a hike, you should make a trip out to Newton for some vino divino. read more

Great, small wine shop in Newton! Every Saturday from 1-5 p.m. they have a tasting, in which you can receive 10% off the wines you taste. You are also encouraged to sign up for their frequent buyers program. It's great because they'll send you weekly e-mails on what wines you can taste the following week, along with specials. After you pick out your wine, head across to Whole Foods across the street for some cheese to pair with your wine! read more

Vinodivino has always been decent for low end and middle range wines, and I like the presentation and tasting cards. However, I was in last night with my daughter and they refused to let me purchase a bottle of wine. I'm 46 and I showed my license , but the employee James said that my daughter needed to show her id as well. If this is the law I understand it, but it could of been handled in a polite way. He made us feel like criminals and I spoke to the manager Michaela who was equally rude. I'll buy wine elsewhere. read more

I like to believe I have ADD - huge places with a ton of selections overwhelm me and discourage my more adventurous side. This place is great in that they do not overwhelm you with selections BUT they provide a ton of information (ratings, etc) for each bottle they carry. They seem to know their stuff and I will certainly shop here again! Oh, oh and they have their own little club - so you get a card and they keep track of what you bought - just in case you forget the name of that one wine you had about 10 months ago! read more

This place is great! I had done a little research online before I went in, and was pretty confused about what to purchase to go with my roommate dinner (Spaghetti with meat sauce and chocolate cake!). The employees were SUPER helpful and didn't make fun of me when I butchered the pronunciation of "Chianti". They helped me find some great wines, and didn't just point me to the most expensive bottles on the shelf (I think one bottle was $12 and the other was $20). Awesome! read more

Nice selection of wines with very friendly service, all at reasonable prices. Staff are very knowledgable and able to make good recommendations. read more

Great for high quality at each price point. Nice people, knowledgeable, not at all intimidating.

Awesome wine store. Great finds. Super knowledgeable staff. Terrific tastings. You feel like family when you walk in -- always welcomed and taken well care of. read more

This is a great neighborhood wine store! I can always ask for help in looking for a new wine or something affordable or something special for a present. I like of the wine is presented and they also have tastings if you want to try something. Conveniently located in Newton Highlands right across from Whole Foods. So you can get all your shopping done in one trip. read more

This is truly a populist wine store. Rafael and his staff love to teach and share what they know about wine. The wines are unique and interesting - and there are many affordable price points. A few years ago, my husband and I booked a ride on a gondola on the Charles for our anniversary - the staff was so excited about this when we came in, that they suggested an "open air" wine and even gave us a portable corkscrew for the boat. I have to confess that after several tastings there, I still can't detect "buttery"...but I will keep trying. They even have some unique and interesting kosher wines periodically tied to the holidays. We asked them to provide wines for our daughter's bat mitzvah, and they did so on consignment. For years they have donated the services of a sommelier to our local elementary school fundraiser. This is really an ideal place to engage in your vice! read more

Absolutely love the vinodivino chain. Excellent wines. Superb service. They have their own points system for the wines as well, and offer free wine tastings almost every day if you're in the area. Whether you know your wines or just want a good bottle, it's the place to go. I typically order online and ask for delivery. However, the few times I've been to the store, I always see people walking in and ordering cases at a time--a sign of loyalty and trust! read more

I really like it here. I've yet to bring home a bottle that I didn't like. You can tell that the staff really put a lot of thought into the selection and I love that there are a lot of small production wineries featured. It's pretty price friendly too, as I've found many good finds in the $15 range. The staff have been helpful, but I usually wander around and find a bottle based on all the tasting cards I read, which are usually spot on and super helpful. Sure it's not as big as some of the other wine stores, but the inventory is always changing and I don't have to worry about bringing home a lack luster bottle. Thanks vino di vino! read more

This is a great shop! The employees are really know wine and love to help, and they have very reasonably priced wines. Their suggestions have always been right on. They keep track of purchases and favorites in a database - I wanted to bring wine to a friend's house for dinner and they looked up what my friend's favorite wines were - an awesome perk! read more

Up to now, I have been very impressed with Vinodivino. The quality of offering has been excellent. The advice is on target and I don't feel as though I'm being "taken". Vinodivino also offers quite a few deals, which makes it even more attractive. It is clearly a cut above its competition, Brix and Best Cellars. read more

You do not beleive it, if you have not been there. It's like getting wine advise from your best friend, only that the selection is better. Service and prices are outstanding. read more

Great neighborhood spot to buy well-priced wine! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

I walked in one night and asked about buying a bottle of scotch. When I described what I wanted, the salesperson said he knew exactly what I should buy. I asked him if he were sure and he said absolutely. He sold me exactly what I did NOT want. When I called the manager the next day, he was not at all apologetic nor was he friendly. Sorry, but not a customer-friendly place. Too bad because I am looking for a good wine/liquor place and thought this might be the one. Nope, not at all a good place to purchase spirits. read more

Stopped by over the weekend for a wine tasting and to check out the place...Really cool layout and and pretty good selection, but strangely unhelpful staff...still though, the detailed write-up for literally every bottle of wine was impressive. read more

Great selection, novel design with a touch of poor service. The store was empty; not even a greeting as I walked in the door. And the wine they were pouring was well past its shelf life; tasted pretty bad. I believe the lone man behind the counter said it had been "open for 10 days". This is my experience at Vinodivino. Aside from the poor service and thin selection they do have good wines at amazing prices for Boston. However it can become tiresome to see "90pts" wine spectator or wine advocate attached to each description as if they are the end all be all for quality wines. If you feel better when you buy wine spectator or wine advocate approved wines, this is your place. read more

I really enjoy this shop! It's not huge but it's so well edited and the staff knows their stuff. The keep track of what you buy so next time you come in and say "I liked that last bottle" they know how to get another or pick something similar. read more

The selection is not vast but very very good. If you like wine, get on their weekly email list. There is no easier way to find great wine at great prices. I wavered between 4 and 5 stars, but could not think of a reason they should not get a 5! read more

A fantastic wine store with helpful staff, great write-ups on every wine you purchase with room for your own comments should you be so organized, and a wonderful, quite reasonably priced selection of well rated wines. Something for every budget. read more

The store is small. It has cheap $7 wine and also expensive wine. Each bottle is rated on a point system and they all have little write ups describing them which is very helpful. Owner is extremely helpful and takes pride in his store. read more

Fantastic wine store and it's making other guys in greater Newton work harder which is fantastic. I love their email push and TH3. Almost al of their recommendations have been good to great wines and the emphasis on value is true and consistent. I only wish they had more/easier parking! read more

Uniformly excellent wines at very reasonable prices. I know a fair bit about wines, but I always ask for advice, and usually end up with a wine I have never heard of, and turn out to love. No big names, and no duds (even at the least expensive end of the price range). read more

Love to support small local businesses that recognize you when you walk in, appreciate your patronage no matter what level of spending you can afford, and treat you respectfully and courteously without being fake nice. Recommendations haven't failed me yet, always a great gift that is ready wrapped, and generally just a super cool business I feel good about keeping around. read more

Vino is a completely different experience from other wine shops. Its not that you wont find knowledge at other shops, but what they've created here is special version of wine knowledge. No snobbery, no judgement, no up-selling, just the right wine for the moment. You want inexpensive - got it and its good. You want middle of the road, got it and its great. You want special. Got it and its ridiculous. You wont find much of the mainstream, mass produced wine here, but that in itself should help you understand what they are all about. The lesser knowns, but highly rated wines of value (as in awesome). The ones you get, enjoy and then look forward to the next discovery. To me, this is what wine is about and these guys get that. Particular favorites: Champagne tasting during the holidays helping to choose the right thing for this particular year. The weekly tastings that showcase whats incoming or stuff they are at least considering carrying (Saturdays - usually with a few cool cheeses from Whole Foods across the street). The discount I get for buying lots of wine - you've be hard pressed to find a comparable loyalty program else ware. The rating and pairing system for EVERY wine. This place is exceptional. I've been a loyal customer since the doors opened. read more

Okay, anyone can have a bad day at work, right? It happens. But when your bad day is taken out on your customer, especially in 2010 where we're ALL potential writer/reviewers, it's more than that. It can be really bad news for a business. People write stuff, like this, they blog, they twitter. You gotta be on your game, which is more than I can say for the guy with the major attitude at Vinodivino on my second visit there. I was the only customer (possibly this was the cause of his bad day?) and purchased a brunello they had advertised in their newsletter. As a business owner myself, I know just how important treating your customers like gold really is, and how copping a nasty little attitude with the wrong one (or anyone) can lead to reviews like this. At first, he seemed a bit fuzzy on the price of the wine and proceeded to look it up on the website. I let him know, quite peacefully (no attitude), what the price was in the newsletter, to which he quipped "Do you want me to look it up, or not? "WOW. I Almost just let him keep the brunello (I think he could have used some) but as I it was a Christmas gift gift, I bought it anyway. Dude, whoever you are, find another vocation, or learn what a customer can mean to you over the course of say, a year, five years, ten? Do the math and then check the 'tude at the door. I won't be back. And how many people do you think I'll tell this tale to over my lifetime? read more

LOVE this wine store. It is small so not overwhelming like so many wine stores. They carry an excellent selection of very good to superb wines, they are reasonably priced, and, most important, the staff are very helpful and give great recommendations. I have bought a lot of wine here and have never had one that I didn't like. Raphael, in particular, is very knowledgeable and passionate about wines and makes wonderful suggestions. Each wine is rated and has lots of information about it so that you are not choosing blindly as happens in larger wine stores. The store is attractive and well laid out and has a spacious feeling despite being physically small. They have a program where you can get a discount after spending a certain amount and they have wonderful tastings every Saturday. I cannot say enough positive about this gem of a wine store! read more

Have been shopping at vinodino for 5 years and probably have been disappointed once in all that time. Excellent store with very good wine values, with may under $20. I usually shop in the $20-35 range and there is avery acceptable selection in that range.You also earn points as you shop so evry once in a while I get $10 off on a purchase. Staff is friendly and helpful. There are tastings on most Saturdays. They opened a location in Brookline and next week they will open one in Needham. read more

i would say its small but good - weird people working there but a good place to pick up a quick bottle of wine - tell them to take the scotch off their shelves before it goes bad- noone will buy it read more