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Côte West, established in 2017 by Oakland couple Bret and Kerrie Hogan, offers a delightful urban wine experience in Embarcadero Cove, just steps from Jack London Square. Their urban winery produces a diverse selection of low-intervention, single-varietal wines sourced from Sonoma County and other exceptional Californian vineyards. Guests can enjoy a cozy tasting room with both indoor and outdoor seating, featuring rotating flights of five wines, as well as options to purchase wine by the glass or bottle.
The term Côte refers to sloped regions that host some of the world's most intriguing vineyards. At Côte West, we source our grapes from distinct Californian sites, each with unique weather patterns, terrain, and soils that contribute to the quality of our wines. Our winemaking practices draw inspiration from Burgundy, focusing on early harvesting to maintain lively acidity and lower alcohol levels, while minimizing sulfur and other additives.
Our commitment lies in showcasing the unique characteristics of California's finest vineyards through minimal intervention, honoring Burgundian traditions. At our Oakland winery, we craft wines from select vineyards, merging the best of these regions with our urban setting. Côte West is dedicated to providing an authentic taste of California's diverse wine landscape right in the heart of Oakland.
2102 Dennison Street, Oakland, California 94606, United States
Check out verified reviews from visitors who've enjoyed their time at Côte West.
Write a reviewWow, where do I begin? Sadly my Dad passed away on the 27th of Nov. to know my dad was to know a man that loved a good time, enjoyed a good bottle of wine and was a laid back dude that was glad to have grown up and grown old in Oakland, and he did so gracefully! Hosting his Celebration of Life @Côte West was absolutely the best decision we made. The venue, the staff, the owner all were great! Event planner Carissa was so accommodating, they had not had an event of this type ever. But you would have thought this was something they did on a regular basis. I hope to come back one day and host a party of some type (I live in Atlanta). I’d like to add the wine is great! Thanks for everything Carissa and all that are apart of Côte West Urban Winery
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I've done a LOT of wine tasting working in the industry up and down California, and this is top notch wine! You won't find punchy/heavy/oaky wine here - they are light (not tannic) and flavorful. The Chardonnay is superb - not oaky or buttery - crisp and wonderful; also I'm typically not a fan of Grenache but I love Cote West's Grenache, go figure. Everything on the menu is delicious. You can usually find the owner/wine maker, Bret, pouring at his events and welcoming his members by name (this guy has a fantastic memory!). The name is a homage to Bret's training in Burgundy and he makes his wine in that style. I like to take my friends here or just stop by when I have a free weekend and chat with folks. Stop here and you'll have tried some of the best wines in Northern California.
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Truly enjoyed the wine at Côte West! The education during the wine tasting with Lorelle was the best part. My girlfriend and I both left with a bottle that we didnt expect we’d love. They currently have a holiday 3 pack thats exciting for Christmas. Will definitely come back and would recommend to friends to try 🙌🏾
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Back open! Outdoor wine tasting, COVID protocols in place, and most importantly AMAZING wines. The Cabarnet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Grenache are standout reds. But it's their white wines and roses which are most surprising: crisp, full of grassy notes, and not at all sugary sweet. No oakey, buttery Chardonnays on this menu. I'm normally not a big fan of rosé, but I absolutely love Côte West's rosé varietals. Like any great chef with an innovative approach to a familiar recipe, Côte West's versions has made me completely reconsider rosé and Chardonnay. I bought a mixed case of rosé (Counoise, Grenache & Zinfandel) and handed them out to our neighbors as quarantine gifts when COVID first arrived. Their response was overwhelmingly positive, with everyone asking about how to get more. Yes, they're that good!
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Stunning wines and outstanding hospitality. We arranged a wine tasting with Bret and his wife, Kerrie, for our company retreat visiting Oakland. They were both super accommodating and lovely to work with. On the day, Bret went above and beyond to show us a great time, while sampling their delicious wines. Nothing was too much trouble, and the venue was just beautiful. We'll be sure to visit again when next in the area. Thank you Côte West!
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