vinodivino

Everything about this store is fantastic — the easy browsing layout, the careful selection of wines and craft beers, and the friendly staff who are always quick to ask if you need help finding something or to answer questions.
Beyond the loyalty program that gives you perks like $ 10 off your first $ 30 purchase, or the latest, $ 10 off ANY purchase, this Vinodivino hosts a ton of free events. For the past three Saturdays they’ve held themed tastings of bold reds, sparkling wines, and cab sauv complete with cheese and crackers and fruit.
I consider myself extremely lucky to live close to such a great community gathering place and resource. Whenever I need to keep the house stocked with great wine or find something fun to bring to a party, this will always be my go-​to.

Really friendly staff and not sales-​forward in any way. Everything they’ve suggested has become my new favorite wine, and luckily all their price tags are reasonable. They have a good beer selection too and dog-​friendly too! Glad this is in my neighborhood.

I have lived in Brookline for three years now and one of the best parts of living here is being so close to Vinodivino. I frequent this place most Friday nights after work (which is conveniently when they hold their wine tastings) to pick up a bottle of wine or two for the weekend. The staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable about their wide selection of wines, which ranges anywhere from $ 10 — $ 100+.
One of the things I like most about Vinodivino is that they have a rewards program — for every $ 100 you spend you get $ 10 off your next purchase. The best part is that it is attached to your address, so no need to put another rewards card on your keychain or in your wallet (thank god!). They also offer a %15 discount on a case of identical wines and %10 off a mixed case.
I also recently went in here to get a bottle of wine as a gift for a friend’s wedding and the staff made excellent recommendations and helped me find exactly what I was looking for — they even wrapped it and boxed it up for me.
Overall, this is a great place, with helpful staff, very reasonable prices, with a friendly neighborhood vibe — highly recommend to anyone in the area!
P. S. They also have a decent beer selection in case you’re not in the mood for wine: p

Good selection of wine and a really friendly and knowledgeable staff. Someone is always eager to help pick out the best wine for your occasion. They do tastings quite often, which is always great to walk into.
They also have a small but surprisingly good craft beer selection.

Solid selection of wine and medium selection of craft beers. But, I wouldn’t chock this up to any more than a glorified package store. I found that a few of their «curated» selections could be found in the liquor mart attached to the Stop and Shop down the road. That’s fine, but don’t charge an extra $ 10 on a bottle. Additionally, the staff is not up to par for the brand they’re attempting to promote. A little standoffish for my liking. Again, it’s essentially a package store so one should really only expect that type of experience regardless of a fancy sign or store layout.

Do you sell this wine? No, but I can get it for you in a few days. Those are magic words from a magic place.
Been here twice, and I not only enjoy the wine selection but the friendly staff. It’s a cool place to get wine as a gift, as they give you a little fact sheet about the wine that is great to bring along with the gift.

Alright so one of my new things after moving to the west has been to find solid Vino shops. I feel they are very difficult to find especially shops with folks who are very knowledgeable. Another plus for me in a Vino shop is for it to have some unique blends that are not commonly found. So that is where Vinodivino steps in.
So this joint is located in Brookline and I never knew it existed even after living in Boston for a while. I walk into the shop and it is very modern with an open layout making it very easy to peruse the store. The selection is quite interesting and diverse which is definitely a plus for a vino shop. For most of the vinos, they also provide a rating showing how they rate it along with a wine critic. Once you purchase a bottle of vino, they provide a tasting card where you can read about what the wine would pair well with along with other information which I thought was a very solid idea. This wine shop is definitely a gem and a spot I enjoyed going to.
So right now you are probably wondering why not at least a 4 star rating for this joint? So just by chance, I went to another vino shop later that night in Quincy to just have one bottle for the night naturally… anywho… and I was walking around the spot and noticed the same bottle I had purchased from vinodivino earlier that day but for $ 15 cheaper!!! Big fan of the store but not sure a $ 15 premium seems warranted… I know this was just by chance but unfortunately it makes me wary about if this joint is overpricing all of their vinos…

I am very upset I no longer live near vinodivino. I visited the Brookline location on numerous occasions. Every single time the employees would help me find the perfect wine to take home. I would typically go on my way back from the grocery store with dinner in the bag. No matter what I planned on making, they gave me multiple wines that would pair perfectly with the meal.
The prices are just right. If you want a cheap wine, they have that option. If you want to splurge, they have expensive bottles as well.
As others have said, they have a rewards system that you are automatically signed up for that gives you points for every dollar you spend (no catch!).
They will also email you a copy of the «wine card.» The wine card is the same one you would see at the store, with information such as score, where it was made, what pairs well, etc. It really helps you keep track of what you purchased. Very smart idea.

The vinodivino series of wine shop are my absolute favorite in Boston. They carry an amazing selection of wine and are the most technologically savvy I’ve seen. It’s super easy to place orders, online, via phone, or in person. They offer extremely generous discounts on already fantastic prices.
In store, the wines are displayed generally by varietal. They have an extremely knowledgeable staff who really picks wines based on your preferences than what they need to move in inventory. They also have their own point system, which is already a nice to have for comparison.
They have free wine tasting almost everyday. And when you visit the store, the staff will sometimes offer you a taste for free. They have many repeat visitors from the nearby areas, and a great loyalty program.
Overall, great selection, super knowledgeable stuff, fast turnaround.

I love this shop! The wines are individually selected and I have never been steered wrong. The prices are really good for the quality of the wine. I tend to buy the less expensive wines for every day drinking and have always been pleased. I have a fair amount of experience with wine, so I feel I know the right questions to ask. The staff never gets impatient or defensive, even when I bring out my Robert Parker vintage chart! That’s the definition of tolerance!

1 star — they have free wine tastings every day, and unlike other wine store «tastings» that do not provide some kind of palate cleanser, the vinodivino staff understand the very basic concept of one wine tasting tainting the next one unless you are given something to munch on.
2 star — discounts on the wines available in the tasting, so if you find something you love that you hadn’t walked in for, you’ll get it at a discounted price.
3 star — pretty sexy arrangement and store layout. Kind of how I would like my (sure to be non-​existent) wine cellar to look like some day.
4 star — knowledgeable staff. We were in the mood for a Cab Sauv, but more as a dinner wine for people coming over, so we didn’t want to spend too much on it. They found a bottle that fit both requirements. Bravo.
If I lived in the Brookline area (or hell, in Boston for that matter), this would probably be my go to wine store.

It’s like your best friend giving you advise on wine. Only that the selection they cary is just amazing. The free tastings and food pairings they do are a great happening. Service, selection and prices are just outstanding.

I stopped by Saturday morning to purchase a case of wine. They offer discounts when you make large purchases (15% off for 12 bottles of the same wine, 10% off for 12 mixed bottles, and 5% for 6 bottles).
We were the only shoppers and were immediately greeted by the man at the counter. We were asked the correct questions about what we like and had assistance during the entire purchasing process. The recommendations were in line with my general preferences, so I’m very excited to try out the wines. He also answered all our questions. We found out that the employees try all the wines that are sold, so he was very helpful in telling us the difference between bottles of the same grape. He kept our budget in mind when making recommendations, so the final price was very reasonable.
One of my favorite parts is that they email information cards about each bottle purchased, so we’ll have a record of the ones we really liked.

Even if vinodivino weren’t conveniently located on my way home from the T, I’d still buy most, if not all, my wine here. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, wines are reasonably priced, and the selection is fantastic.
I’m more of a beer than wine person, so choosing a good wine in my price range is an intimidating thought. But there’s always someone behind the counter who’s eager to make recommendations and I have yet to be disappointed. I’ve even come to appreciate wines I never thought I would like (bad past experiences) by trusting the staff. And, they keep a record of all the wines I’ve ever bought, so they can see what I keep coming back for and recommend similar bottles.
And I love getting the tasting notes with every purchase. It’s a great way to keep a record of the different bottles I’ve had, make notes on the style and flavors in the wine, and start to get to know different grapes and regions as well as I know beer.
Regarding price: it’s true they’re more expensive than, say, that grocery store in Coolidge Corner (you know the one). But as a grad student, I’m on a limited budget and there’s always something good I can get for $ 15 or less (lots of great wines at $ 12.50, in fact). If I’m celebrating or in the mood for something a little pricier, they have those bottles as well. And one of the things I think they do the best is get reasonably priced bottles from really good wineries.
vinodivino is definitely the best wine store in Brookline. I highly recommend you check them out (particularly on Saturdays for their afternoon tastings).

I’ve only been to Vino Divino once, but plan on going back.
I was the only shopper when I walked in and the person working the counter immediately greeted me and came over to help me. He was super knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
I liked the décor — open, basic, clean. And they had information on each bottle right under its little cubby, along with 2 different ratings (1 from the store and 1 from Wine Advocate.
Price-​wise, it’s a bit more than some other places, but it’s a local store (they have another location in Newton) and I’m always glad to support local places.
When I paid, he informed me that they have a frequent buyers club (it’s free) and he gave me a card with information about the bottle I bought. He also emailed me the card, which is great. (For the record, I got a Cantine Riondo NV Prosecco which was very tasty.)
I wish the prices were a bit lower, but they weren’t even THAT steep.

I have decided that Vino Divino is where I will buy most, if not all, of my wines. Why? Because I know that whatever bottle I buy, it will be great. My favorite low-​priced red they carry is the Chilensis Merlot. It’s so smooth and tasty.
The staff here is also really knowledgeable. If you tell them your preferences and price range, they’ll be able to pick something perfect for you. The selection may look small, but the quality is there.
Also, if you buy a 6 bottles of any kind, you get a 5% discount. A full case merits you a 10% discount.

I might have gotten a bad first impression of this location when I first went in, but it seems to be stocked with a very high-​end set of wines. Unlike the Newton location there are very few bottles in the $ 10 – 12 range, and there were only a few beers in the small fridge. Given the proximity of Trader Joe’s and the Publick House Provisions store across the street, I probably won’t make many purchases here.
Having said that, the staff here is incredible. They are incredibly friendly and helpful, never pushy and always know what I’m looking for before I can really explain what it is that I’m trying to get. If I’m lost for what I am trying to buy and am looking to spend around $ 18 – 20 or up, then this is the first place I’ll go.
The membership program (which I joined a few years ago in the Newton store) is great, as is the referral program (have your friend tell the store that you referred them and you get a credit, and they get a discount — I think that’s what they told me).
I’d love to do all my wine shopping here, but they just don’t have enough wines on the $ 10 level. If they get more of a variety, however, this review will jump right up to 5 stars.

I’m psyched this place has finally landed in the neighborhood, hooray!
The staff here is wicked friendly, knowledgable, and helpful. The selection is interesting, affordable, and diverse, and the open layout makes it easy to navigate and not too overwheming. The tasting cards they give out with each bottle purchased is a genius idea, and the frequent buyer card is fantastic not only for the eventual payoff, but in case you forgot the name of that wine you got 2 months ago (they can pull it up for you).
Aside from the fact it’s within spitting distance from me, I’ll definitely be a frequent visitor here.

The cutest little wine store in Washington Square!
Modest décor with a knowledge person behind the counter. Space is not intimidating at all but it actually encourage you to browse through the region and look for what you need or what you might be interested in trying.
There’s also a free membership that you can enroll in, not only would they list out the wines that you bought (because don’t you hate it when you had a good bottle but forgot what it was) but you can also get a discount after you buy so many.
Head over to this place and welcome them into the neighborhood, wine not?!