Recently attended a Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce event at Buon Vino. Great venue for a reception. It was rather crowded so it took my colleague and me a little time to get the attention of the bartender. Worth waiting for! Excellent selection of wines (and other drink options). I often don't expect much from wine at receptions. However, I was pleasantly surprised with my Syrah. Quite lovely. The two large charcuterie boards offered a variety of bite-size nibbles ... cheese, cured meat, crackers, and mixed nuts. (Some grapes or other fuit would have added color.) Look foward to returning! read more

Beautiful place Spacious and clean great little spot! Service was awesome. Ladies were so sweet, social butterflies really welcoming and fun. Got a side of nuts tastes like Costco nuts but non the less decent lol and absorbed from of the flight! Pours were hugeeeee lolol I was like omg imma be so drunk when I leave here so that was unexpected but sooooo appreciated and a def multiple visits in the future. I love the vibe I'll be back! read more

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Roni's service is phenomenal! Great recommendations! Love the variety! A lot of space to hold a private event. read more

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Happy Fall Ya'll! And it would not be fall in my mind without Buon Vino! I'm so glad they are in a bigger and beautiful space! I personally cannot wait til member parties (Halloween murder mystery anyone?) The wine is delicious, the owners are amazing and there is plenty of comfy seating now for everyone! They also have charcuterie plates to go with your wine! And if you have a big party and want to rent a room, they have that too (holiday parties are back this year!) Also fun note, they are doing a housewarming party on Saturday October 15 if you are free and around Congrats on the new place, Buon Vino!! read more

You were all sleeping on this place! They have a great events! Singo is my personal favorite. They also have some fun events that go along with different sports and even some shows! For Halloween, they have a murder mystery party 10 out of 10! The staff is superb, if cheers was a wine bar it would be buon vino. It's owned by a local Dan who makes everyone feel like family! If you haven't been, what are you even doing? read more

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We've been enjoying Buon Vino for years and are thrilled for their new space! Dan, Jackie, and Erin are all so welcoming and you instantly feel like family upon walking in. You can order a tasting flight of four wines for $20 or get a glass to enjoy. The bottles are about $20-$30 and with purchase of 3 waives a tasting. They also have cheese and charcuterie boards you can purchase to snack on while you enjoy your wine. The wines are all great and the staff is all knowledgeable about the wine and walking you through your tasting. They have a large bar that you can sit up, high top tables in the front space, a lounge area, and private room you can book in the back. So spacious, welcoming, and comfortable. We love stopping in to enjoy a tasting before heading out to dinner. Such a hidden gem in Walnut Creek and a must visit, you won't regret it! read more

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Always enjoy stopping in to Buon Vino! The employees are incredibly knowledgeable about wine and always eager to help with a recommendation. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area! read more

Such a great spot for Wine in Walnut creek. The owner Dan and his staff treat you like friends and family. Definitely recommend this place if you are looking to do a small meet up with friends, hosting a wine tasting party or special occasion! They even have wine pairing food events and other fun nights like improv comedy, trivia etc.... Our company hosted a few travel nights and everyone was enjoying the wine and our event! read more

Awful wine. Big place which was great for the big party, but simply put, we won't be returning. :(

Beautiful new location with consistently delicious wines. We were excited to pop into their new location for a tasting during a recent FriDate. They offer a four pour tasting for $20. We enjoyed a few of the pours enough that we purchased three bottles and that waived one of our tasting fees. Their wines are typically in the $20-$30/bottle range. The staff are friendly and provide great service, and the owner, Dan, took the time to catch up with us and chat a bit about their new location. They have the bar area, plus a large, open space with tables and a private room. They don't have a full kitchen, although enough to accommodate some food and caterers, which opens up more possibilities with regards to group gatherings here. We will certainly be back! read more

Buon Vino is a Walnut Creek staple. We've been tasting there for 3 years and like bringing out of town friends there to experience a light, upbeat, and fun tasting. Dan and the crew always provide a pleasant and friendly experience for wine tasters of all levels and the wines Dan hand-picks from small batch local wineries are unique and fantastic. One of our favorite local weekend afternoon activities pre-Covid was blind wine tastings, which will challenge even the most veteran wine connoisseur, and we can't wait to partake again once the pandemic abates. If you're in need of a local, cost effective, knowledgeable spot to get wine, go to Buon Vino and say hi to the crew. We just picked up the perfect wine to celebrate the end of this challenging year and I'm sure you'll find something perfect for yourself too. read more

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Stopped in with a friend on a Saturday for a flight tasting and had such a lovely experience! The interior is light and airy, the owner served us and was so friendly (congrats on the new addition!) and the wines were delicious. We tasted the whites and rosé and I bought a bottle of the rosé to enjoy at home. Definitely will come back! read more

Absolutely love this place!! I was walking down the street and decided to pop in after driving by it for over a year. I am so happy I did! The owners are delightful. So much that after my tasting I called my husband and we went back to try it together once he was done with work. The atmosphere is fun and the business has a very interesting concept and I loved the wines I tried. Every single wine in both tastings were delicious! The staff was very warm, friendly and welcoming. I seriously felt like I made friends and that says a lot to me. I had a wonderful time learning about and discussing wine with Dan and then later meeting his sister! The wine was delicious and it was fun to try a variety of wines from both Sonoma and Napa in the same place. I think one of the best things was being able to talk about the wine and laugh while Dan greeted people entering the shop. Pros: Friendly Welcoming Pet and Kid Friendly Unique Affordable Fun Cons: None. read more

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Very fun "blind tasting" experience... Dan, Katie, and Jackie all such wonderful and knowledgeable hosts, friendly and passionate about the wines that they offer here. Clean and modernly decorated facility, nice amount of natural light and good music! Definitely a local wine tasting gem. The rose was one of the best that I've had (we got 3 bottles). Will be returning! read more

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When looking up wineries/tasting rooms in Walnut Creek, Buon Vino came up top of the list and I expected it to be a small space as per the older pictures. But imagine my surprise when we walked up and it was a whole lower level floor, complete with barrels and other tables, comfy armchairs, bar and barstools, a banquet room -- you name a more perfect event space! They open at noon, which can be a quiet time while others are out a lunch, but it is a perfect time to come since you'll be greeted and personally walked through the tasting list by Dan and his welcoming staff! Dan and his cousin were so personable and fun, telling us how he grew up in Florence and the dream of opening Buon Vino came about. They were very knowledgeable of the wine they carried, since they work closely with sommeliers before posting it on their menu. Great rotating selection of reds and whites. The pours are generous here too: not just a tasting! So for $20 for 4 pours, it's such a great deal! read more

Buon Vino hosted a 20th high school reunion for Campolindo High School in June 2023. As part of the planning committee, I worked closely with Dan and his team. Not only were they all a pleasure to work with, they were incredibly accommodating and helpful in putting together a fun get-together. Buon Vino will definitely be top-of-mind the next time I'm planning an event in the East Bay. read more

Incredible experience ! Our guide was the best. He had a lot of knowledge on wine & tasting was phenomenal ! This place is a hidden gem & will recommend to all my friends Grazie Mille ci vediamo subito! read more

https://youtu.be/VaYsLYLx6w8 Dan Batlin - owner of Buon Vino is also the singer on the new album by "DB Cooper and McCoy" "Welcome to America" Come and join the party on November 12 at 7:00 PM and watch video here - Party at - 1501 N. Broadway, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 read more

Great wine and Dan the owner treated us like family! There happed to be an improv show that night, so fun!!

Had an amazing time at Buon Vino to kick off my mom's 70th birthday celebration. I reserved a wine tasting and charcuterie plates for 7 people. Making reservations was simple, and they are very responsive via email. Dan was a great host and very knowledgeable about all the wines. We enjoyed all of the wines we tasted and few people in my party purchased a bottle. This is definitely a great place to hang out with family and friends or have a private event. I definitely plan to come back. Thanks for hosting us Dan! read more

This family owned establishment is absolutely amazing! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable about the wines they offer. Their wines are always exceptional and fun since they change every couple of months and they host exciting events in their beautiful tasting room. I'll be coming back for more wine and great conversations as soon as I can! read more

I attended the 95.7 radio event yesterday. My review is for Buon Vino, and not the event. Awesome service. There were a lot of people there and the team did a great job providing a personalized experience anyway. Great wine. I described what I enjoy and they offered an awesome Zinfandel from the north coast (I think that was the location). Great location. It's where the jazz club used to be. I am sad the jazz place is gone but I am happy that Buon Vino is there now. I tasted wine once at Buon Vino's prior location in Walnut Creek. You will love this place. Give it a try! read more

Dan at Buon Vino was wonderfully helpful in assisting me in the selection of wines for my daughter's wedding. We reviewed the menu and he suggested wine pairings. I was able to taste each one to help make my decision. When the choices were made, he designed a custom label for the bottles. On the wedding day, the wines were perfect for the dinner and we received lots of compliments on the quality of the wine being served. Many, many thanks to Dan for his excellent customer service. read more

I visited Buon Vino about 2 years ago when they held a sports radio live event. The place was packed. We had a great time and was amazed how hard the owner, Dan, was hustling. The crowd was way bigger than anticipated and everyone wanted drinks and light food. I then went back to a reg night a few months back. Loved sitting in the middle 'lounge' and enjoyed some great Pinot. The staff was so knowledgeable on the wines - so many to choose from. I like coming here - enjoying wine alone or with some friends. Thank you to Dan and his team. read more

Dan is the owner and he is the best!! I suggested to my girlfriends we go wine tasting. I wasn't sure where to go but we needed to stay local. I found this place because of the great reviews. This place is a gem and the owner makes you feel so welcome. We had such a great time! He suggested we grab some snacks to enjoy with our wine from the local restaurants. So we did, and that made our experience the most enjoyable since we were planning to eat after. We definitely plan to come back! Oh, and make sure you try the Sauvignon Blanc it was amazing! read more

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This place is epic and Dan is super nice and the wine is delicious. This place is a must!

5 stars for service AND the wines! I went here for the first time to meet up with some friends and was pleasantly surprised at how great it was. I'm not a big wine drinker - mostly because I don't know how to pick a good one - but after my experience here I definitely want to try more! Katie was great at helping me find a wine that was suitable to my taste. In just a few questions she knew exactly what I would like and was spot on with her recommendation. Pretty amazing! This place seems great for a private gathering in their back room. But even if you're there to pop in for a bit like I did it's perfect for that too. I'd definitely recommend checking it out. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. And they know their wines! read more

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This place is amazing Dan and Katie provide such a welcoming atmosphere with the upmost hospitality and a family vibe that unforgettable. I would definitely recommend this establishment for a great wine and conversation. Me and the hubby will surely be back! read more

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Went in for a tasting and had the most pleasant experience! Jackie was at the bar and suggested the Petite Syrah, which is a personal favorite. It did not disappoint! We were visiting from ATL but she made us feel like locals. Struck up a nice conversation with a fellow patron (a true local). Got great restaurant recommendations too. Great wine, great atmosphere -- who could ask for more? Highly recommended. We will be back! read more

Dan, the owner of Buon Vino welcomes his guests like a relative at family gathering. Their ever changing menu of wine makes for a delicious hunt for a new favorite libation. They also have a few choices of beer, though I fail to see why anyone would want to swill beer in a beautifully decorated wine establishment. You can even rent parts of the place for special occasions. Check it out. See you there. read more

WOW WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! Came in and was blown away by the positive energy, friendly staff, and yummy wine! The red blend (75% syrah/ 25% malbec) was my absolute favorite. Not only did Dan answer ALL my questions about wines, we also engaged in other topics and connected well. I will 100% return and encourage everyone to come in! read more

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open for "outdoor tasting", but they put you in the back alley way next to the dumpsters. No joke, a cockroach ran under our feet as we were awaiting our second pour. I would wait until they opened inside again, but the wines weren't even good enough to return. read more

Wow!!! I am constantly impressed by their level of customer service. Everyone here makes you feel so welcome and always are available to offer their opinions on wine. The wine is to die for and they always have great bottles. If you like wine then come here!!! read more

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Why drive to Napa when you got this cute little wine shop in Walnut Creek. The service here is impeccable. Dan and his staff are personable and friendly. For $10, you will get to try 4 different types of wines. The deal is great! My favorites are always their white wines. Dan is also very knowledgeable about wines and he will share with you little facts on each type. They also have a back room which you can rent out to host your party, which is pretty cool. If you are in the area shopping or walking downtown, make sure to stop by! read more

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I....LOVE...THIS....PLACE! Thanks not only to Yelp for bringing this place to my attention, but thanks again, to a livingsocial deal for providing me a $10.00 tasting for 2 that drew me in here a little more quickly....just wish that other person was able to taste with me...oh well...who said you can't enjoy wine tastings by yourself? : ) It was a hot day in d.t w.c. I was running some errands nearby, when I suddenly noticed Buon Vino staring at me...could it be?( I thought)....the new little wine tasting place I've been so eager to try? Of course it was. And being I knew the people that would usually attend a tasting with me would be unavailable any time soon, I figured " There will always be another time" and headed on over prepared for my tasting experience. The place is quaint and small, though decorated beautifully. I was greeted and taken care of this day by an exceptionally, personable friendly girl by the name of Jacky. She was an absolute doll, and made my first experience here a memorable one. I mentioned to her the LivingSocial deal and asked if it was ok if it was just myself...it of course was : ) I ended up trying most of the wines they offer : 3 reds and 3 whites I believe. The whites were my absolute favorite! Especially their Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay. The taste and flavor of most the wines were phenomenal- lots of personality and well balanced structure; and might I say, extremely reasonably priced. I ended up taking a bottle of Pinot Grigio home with me. I absolutely had a fan tab time here and genuinely enjoyed the wines. Can't wait to come back!! read more

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Buon VIno was a happenchance since i was in the area. their specialty is buying wine in bulk and rebottling it under their own labels. most bottles in 18.99 range. main focus seems to be cabernet sauvingnon and chardonny. assured cabs are aged in less oakie barrels. got a taste of their 2014 merlot, tasted "young", (a bit harsh), not smooth enough. passed. knowledgable, friendly staff. will check again to see what new offerings available. read more

It's sad that it actually takes a Living Social coupon for me to have to visit this location! I came in today after purchasing a $10 wine tasting and I have to admit that I'm happy I did :-) as I walked in all the tables were occupied but Katie did a very good job and acknowledged my presence and letting me know that she would be right with me. In about 5 minutes after I walked in me and my babe we're finally drinking some wine! :-) with the coupon we were able to try 4 different wines four of each. The wine tasting experience was not bad at all although the small location I have to say that I was very pleased with the service. All the different wines that I tasted were listed on the wall and as a visual person I was very happy to see that. Along with wine tasting you were able to taste there sea salt bread sticks which I have to admit were very good! All of their bottles of wine were less than $20 which was also a very good deal. I could not walk out without buying a bottle. I definitely thank Katie for her service but also thank LivingSocial for providing the coupon ad because I don't think I would have came if it wasn't for it. I think the only thing that I have to complain about if I had to complain was that the business did not have their name in front on the building which made it very difficult to know where the location was I'm guessing they just open so it's going to happen soon! But just thought I would point it out. read more

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Grand Opening today of a new wine tasting room in Downtown Walnut Creek! It's like having Napa or Sonoma in my own backyard : ) Their tagline is: "Changing the way Americans drink wine." The owner, Dan Batlin, spent 6 months in Florence, Italy and wanted to bring an Italian-style corner tasting room to America, so he opened up Buon Vino Inc. He serves 8 different wines from Napa and Sonoma. He chose the wines to exemplify what a good Zin or a Pinot or a Chardonnay, etc. should taste like, rather than just focusing on the labels. You can taste 6 ounces of 4 different wines for $10 (plus tax) at their in-store tasting room, or you can split the 6 ounces to try more or less wine. All of their bottles are $20 or less and if you buy 6 or more bottles of wine, you get 10% off. They're eco-friendly too! Return the empty wine bottle to the store and get $1 (per bottle returned) off your next purchase. Another cool thing that they offer is the ability to make your own wine label, which is great if you like to give personalized gifts to friends or family. They have a large private tasting room in the back -- complete with a mural of the Italian countryside with Mt. Diablo in the background painted by a local artist from Florence -- a flat screen tv -- and a huge wooden table that seats 12, plus lots of standing room. You can rent the room per hour to host a private event. They'll even guide you through a wine tasting! If you're hungry and like to pair your wines with food, they sell honey, olives, pasta sauce, and pasta -- all imported straight from Florence, Italy. Dan will recommend which of his 8 wines will go with exactly which of their imported foods -- so you can impress your friends at your next dinner party : ) They will also have gift baskets available for the holidays -- wine, pasta, sauce, etc. -- all wrapped up in a bow. Sounds like a good gift to me! Note: They're kid and pet-friendly. The resident doggie, Lucky, is tiny and cute and quietly greets all of the people entering the shop. They're open Friday-Sunday 11am-8pm for the Grand Opening. Their regular hours will be M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su 11am-8pm & Tu 4pm-8pm. read more

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I am ashamed that I didn't know a new wine bar opened a year ago and I just found out from a friend of mine. This is my hood, yo! Dan and his wife run this place, and they are the friendliest peeps ever. My bf and I went here with another couple on a Friday night for wine tasting and it was a fun time had by all. The tastings usually cost $10 for 4 tastings but livingsocial had a 2 for 1 deal that made this deal even sweeter. I tried the chard, rose, malbec and cab. All 4 were fantastic, which is unusual for wine tasting because usually there is 1 or 2 good ones, and the rest are just meh. Prices are reasonable as well, most bottles are under $20. I love their location and vibe, will return for sure. read more

Great little spot in downtown for some wine tasting. It is a small place that is very well done inside with a good selection of wine that is always changing. Jackie is always behind the counter when we come, and is wonderful to talk to and hang out with while you sip. They are also dog friendly! The concrete floor is perfect for them on a warm day, and they have water and treats behind the counter. read more

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