Articles
Biondivino brings on the bruschetta
by Editorial | 24-09-2014
Assuming that it is an actual word, we have great enamorosity of Ceri Smith and her shop, Biondivino in San Francisco. We're addicted to her tastings as well as her recommendations and knowledge of Italian... more »
A life sans caviste is not living at all
by Editorial | 09-08-2013 ~ 3 Comments
There are two definitions for the French word, "caviste". The first is the enological one in that it is the person in charge of the cellar. The second would be easy to translate simply as... more »
Wines, bites, and et al
by Editorial | 07-01-2013
Sadly, a little while after publication of this article, this wonderful space closed... Sometime back, we mentioned that our good friend Ceri Smith, the owner of the lovely Italian wine shop in San Francisco, Biondivino... more »
Euro-focus wine bar to open on Polk Street in San Francisco
by Miquel Hudin | 10-01-2012
Clothing boutique, Eco Citizen closed in August of last year. Naturally, given the amount of foot traffic Polk Street sees, this space at 2255 Polk didn't remain vacant for long. The plan for it is... more »
The Pošip of Krajančić
by Miquel Hudin | 28-11-2011 ~ 4 Comments
The islands off the coast of Croatia are nothing short of stunning and Korčula is the one island that has the advantage of not being a long, once-a-day ferry ride away from the mainland, and... more »
Biondivino Vinicola Benanti tasting
by Miquel Hudin | 11-11-2011
It's one of those rare gems in the wine world when you're afforded the chance to do a true vertical tastings. Sure, you can get a glimpse of this when you visit a winery and... more »
Giovanni Rosso tasting with the winemaker
by Miquel Hudin | 28-10-2011
It's pretty much a guarantee that whatever winery Biondivino chooses to host for a tasting, the offer will be great. And such was the case with David Rosso of Giovanni Ross pouring a few bottles... more »
In The Glass: Pigato di Albenga – Ma Renè 2010
by Miquel Hudin | 25-10-2011
We walked in to Biondivino and said, "We need a white wine to go with paella!" Off the top of her head, the owner, Ceri said, "Pigato di Albenga" and as we found out the... more »
Slovenia makes a lot of out a little
by Miquel Hudin | 27-05-2011
Slovenia is a remarkable little country. With a population just over two million, a shape like a running chicken, and most every place within a 1.5 hour drive from the capital, Ljubljana, they do some... more »
A neighborhood tasting at Biondivino
by Miquel Hudin | 11-05-2011 ~ 1 Comment
On the West Coast of the US, in this day and age of supermarket wine shopping, it's often very hard to find places to buy wine that have that personal touch and where the very... more »