Biondivino Wine Boutique

Blundered into this place on a rare sunny and warm Saturday afternoon a couple of weeks ago, I had totally forgotten about it. We were not well-dressed, we had left the house in a bit of a hurry to catch the last rays of sun. We started with a nibble in Little Saigon and had decided to continue walking up Polk since we hadn't been there in some time.There were some people hanging out at tables on the sidewalk obviously enjoying a glass. Inside the shopkeeper was seated at a table having a conversation with an elegantly-dressed woman over a glass of wine but -despite our ordinary appearance - didn't hesitate to help us.I was looking for something very specific which I had found there before: a Sardinian wine called Monica. No, really!They didn't have any but had a couple of recommendations from the region, including one with a grape varietal I'd never heard of. So we walked out of there with two different bottles.We're not big drinkers, but we had one on Father's Day and the other one a week later. Both really good.I'm glad this place isn't in my neighborhood, or I'd be wine-poor. But undoubtedly happy!

Great wine shop in the neighborhood! Went in looking for a recommendation and walked out with a great wine that was a winner. Great selection and very helpful. Try it out!

Emma was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable! I came in having a general idea of the wines I was looking for and she helped guide us to get a great mix for our "Italian night" with our friends! It's a charming little shop with a great selection of wonderful wines in reasonable/expected price ranges. We will definitely be going back!

Even though I spend most of my time in dumpsters and alleyway crevices sometimes I want to be a bougie rat. This means getting myself a nice bottle of wine especially after I scored 35 bucks from rummaging through a dumpster in the Tenderloin.I enjoy lil sour ass pet nats cause I love fermented shit which has that raw, unfinished taste similar to kimchee or pickle juice. It reminds me of fine sharp spoiled food. The curly haired human behind the counter asked my budget range, had great suggestions, and was really enthusiastic about wines. I ended picking up a bottle of Castel Noarna, an Italian pet nat that went well with my fermented dry aged trash sampler platter paired with dipping water. This pet nat had a nice savory finish - I could go on but I suggest coming in and discover some wines for yourself that caters to your specific palette.So scurry in, enjoy the scenery of gorgeous wines, nice flooring, check out the cool labels, and have some fun exploring natural wines.

This place was recommended by a very popular foodie in Rome. I traveled there in April and fell in love with the wine. After having wine shipped home she recommended this place to avoid custom fees and WOW she was right. Thank you Katie Parla I have my new wine shop. The staff was so knowledgeable and friendly we bought a case and can't wait to go back. Thank goodness I only live 1.5 hours away. HIGHLY recommend this place if you LOVE Italian wine.

I had had Biondivino on my list for years, mostly because of Masak Masak, the Malaysian pop up that used to be held here. Now during COVID, I am an ardent fan and have ordered several cases of incredible wine. Our holidays were certainly made merry and brighter with the addition of bottles purchased from Biondivino--the Lambrusco we paired with Peking duck is a standout memory from Thanksgiving. As other reviewers have pointed out, the price to quality ratio is incredible. My husband and I call the $15 San Lorenzo Bianco il Casolare our house white; to us it tastes far more exciting and complex than many other wines we've tried at this price point. The owner, Ceri Smith, is an importer as well and I can't wait to try a Nebbiolo she brings in that we bought a few cases ago.

I look forward to visiting Biondivino in person one day, but for now, I wanted to share how happy I am with the help I've received over the phone when deciding what wines to try--and send to friends! Emma is extraordinarily helpful; she makes Italian wines feel approachable, fun, and shares interesting details about each. She is highly knowledgeable and patient. I've never tried a wine from Biondivino I didn't like--they have such a fun and interesting selection!

Adorable little neighborhood wine shop! I stopped in for a Wednesday evening wine tasting with Ross Bingham, the store's importer. He brought 8 wines to try, most were from wineries in Spain, although I think the store sells mostly Italian wines. The $10 for this tasting was well worth it as Ross knew the winemakers personally and had great knowledge about the wines and how they were made. It was great to try wines handpicked by an importer. They were so delicious and unique. I actually liked 7 of the 8 wines I samples. The shop also served a couple cheeses and salami as part of tasting. Will definitely stop back in to purchase more wine next time Im in the neighborhood and hopefully try some of the Italian wines this shop specializes in.

I had a great experience and was very happy to support a cool local business. First, there are so many bottles that there's a ladder that staff have to climb to get to some of them. Next, they're all very decently priced (all above $15 for good quality wine). I'm new to wine tasting, so I didn't really know what to get. Emma was very helpful in guiding me on the right kind of bottle I should get, and helped described what I should expect to taste. I had a very positive experience and will continue to get my wines here in the future.

Omg love the Chrissy's Waffles pop-ups.. why are their waffles always so delicious, and why does it always happen on a perfect Sunday with perfect weather?? They should do these more often!!* Anson mills cornmeal & bacon waffle - 4 starshttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/LzOjj7KopLc6qdqaIsbgiw?select=2HTgMRUAZr7M8TFH9j4aYw#090wIxU_U2Vt1nItvQnY4A(w/ butter & italian cherries, $8)Ohhh cornmeal. So innovative. Such a good idea. Gives it an extra grainy crisp. Though I won't lie, I do wish there was more bacon. But who doesn't ever wish for more bacon in their food?* Sweet potato waffle - 4 starshttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/LzOjj7KopLc6qdqaIsbgiw?select=2HTgMRUAZr7M8TFH9j4aYw#2HTgMRUAZr7M8TFH9j4aYw(w/ maple syrup & creme fraiche, $8)Love love love sweet potatoes. Love it in waffles even more. Only sight complaint is the creme fraiche (which we though was yogurt) - the tart flavor probably isn't best suited for the sweet potato waffles.