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Brentwood's Co Co County Wine Company
Categories: Food Beer, Wine & Spirits Nightlife Bars Wine Bars Beer, Wine & Spirits, Wine Bars [Edit]
633 1st StBrentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-9463
- Hours:
Wed-Thu 4 pm - 8 pm
Fri-Sat 4 pm - 11 pm
Sat 9 am - 12 pm
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Romantic, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
20 reviews for Brentwood's Co Co County Wine Company
20 reviews in English
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Review from Emily J.
9/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
A lovely, local wine shop that supports good causes!
My honey and I attended an event here for the John Marsh House Historic Trust (http://www.johnmarshho...). I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the historic house, including their renovation efforts, while tasting a selection of Bloomfield wines.
The three Bloomfield wines we tried, being poured by the gracious Becky Bloomfield herself, were a Viognier, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet. All delicious -- all very drinkable.
If you are in the area and like drinking vino, I highly recommend stopping by here for some tastes. -
Review from Jessica S.
Walnut Creek, CA
4/5/2012
The first experience was not good so I thought I'd give it another go. Service can be slow. There was one lady in particular that works here who should NOT. I later learned her name is Kisla or Kishla or something to that nature. She was there two out of the three times I was. She was SO snooty and such a bitch the first time. She was really short with us and was VERY very fake. I caught her rolling her eyes after helping people. Her fake boobs were hanging out and she further enhanced them by hanging over the bar counter. She seemed drunk the second time we came in. The other ladies that work there were super sweet. One with light curly brown hair is super nice. Wish I could go back there again for her. We asked for our tab twice before Kisla brought it finally. We left barely any tip. The wine was subpar and super expensive. They aren't generous there at all.
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Review from Lauren W.
5/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
The hubby and I enjoyed a rare date night so we ventured to downtown Brentwood to check this place out. Because of all the mass construction in downtown, there is no sidewalk, but lots of gravel. Not cool, because I was wearing heels! I'm sure once the construction is over, this place will be booming!
Anyway, we walk into the winery. I thought for sure since it was a Wednesday night that we would be the only ones in there. We weren't. It was kind of like Cheers, were everyone knows your name. As soon as we walked in, we were met with 20 pairs of eyes. Hee hee! The crowd mostly 40's/50/60 years/ These people all knew each other and so we stood out. The staring lasted about 60 seconds because I walked past everyone and right up to the bar, where we were offered a seat, at the bar. A nice lady offered to move down one.
We decided on the 09 Bloomfield Viognier, and the 09 Tamayo Pino Noir. The 08 Bloomfield Pinot Noir was my first choice, but they were sold out.
I started to cringe when my husband offered to order for us (since we were at the bar, everyone can hear you speak). Let this be known that my husband is a beer drinker, he will drink wine with me from time to time, but put him in a brewery and he's golden. He pronounced "Viognier" flawlessly. WHEW!!!!! Nothing like being at a wine bar and asking for the "Voyg-ner" --
Both wines were quite tasty. I especially loved the Viogner. The wine list offers local wines from the area, ie. Hannah Nicole, Tamayo, and Bloomfield. Draft and bottled beer is also on menu, as well as non alcoholic. I did see someone nibbling on a cheese plate, but I didn't see it on the menu. We were given a small plate of pretzels too.
I would like to come here again when they have live music, and are open a little later. When we were there on a Wednesday, they closed at 8. I also joined their wine club. It's free and you get a free tasting everyo quarter. -
Review from Apryl G.
Hayward, CA
After driving around, LOST, looking for Tamayo Vineyards we gave up! And being the wino's we are, we sought out Brentwood's Gem for all things wine. (to be honest, its really the only place to go wine tasting besides Hannah Nicole, which we hit up early in the day and were not impressed) We walked in around 2:30pm, met Becky and instantly fell in love with the place. Becky was so informational and I just love her personality! She even got us raciest red drinkers to try her Bloomfield Viognier! And when I say her, it really is HER wine. Meet Becky Bloomfield, wine maker and business owner.
I have to admit, while looking up Vineyards in Brentwood, I told my drinking mate that "We are not going to a Wine Bar; I would rather go to the Vineyards themselves, its more personal that way." Yep, def. changed my mind after my first sip of the Bloomfield Pinot Noir at CoCo County. We ended up staying for their Live Music by Steve "Captain" Marvel at 7:30pm. (or on the Captain time, 7:50) and Yes! we parked it at CoCo from 2:30pm till 11pm! We did have intermission at El Fuente across the street, but came back and got right back into it, ended up drinking about a handful of btls and having a wonderful time with the staff, locals, and the Captain. -
Review from Shelly V.
Oakland, CA
12/7/2008 1 photo
This was the last stop on an East Bay Wine tour.
We wanted to try Bloomfield Vineyard wines and this is their tasting room. Located in downtown Brentwood it sits among the tux and dress shops, the restaurants and flower shops. It is filled with barrels and most importantly, wine from all over Costa County.
As a tasting room, you can buy wine by the tasting (from $2 - $5) or by the glass (tasting applied to the glass). Many people inside were locals, drinking by the glass.
We met Becky Bloomfield and since we were there to try her wine, she was quick to pour us from her stock. Becky is a vivacious, funny woman who knows what she likes in wine and KNOWS her wine very, very well. We tasted the Bloomfield Pinot Grigio, Viognier, and Syrah. From Cline Cellars, the Ancient Vine Zinfendale.
The Pinot Grigio was only 2 weeks old in the bottle, light, flavorful and playful.
The Bloomfield Syrah was bold and complex. The first sip tasted different than the second or third sip. As you drink it, it becomes a different wine.
Bloomfield's Flagship wine, the Viognier was pretty. That was the smell, like delicate flowers, and the taste? Well, that was pretty too.
Finally, Becky poured us the Cline Cellars Ancient Vine Zin. First, the color was a deep burgundy, the smell could be used as a cologne. The flavor? Ummm....Could sit back, with my eyes closed, and sip all night long.
I left with a bottle each of the last three wines and the knowledge that anything that Becky Bloomfield puts her name on, I will LOVE. Thanks Becky for a lovely time and for sharing your knowledge of your wine.Listed in: East Bay WIne Tour #2
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Review from Jenn N.
1/6/2009
We arrived and were waiting for a couple of people to join us on our tasting tour. I made my way into the back room, lined with bottles of wine and a table of fruits, cheese, nuts and crackers. The decor is what I like to describe as classy comfortable.
We were greeted by a waitress and vocalized that we were here for wine tasting. She handed us a menu and explained that it was $2-$3 per taste. If you bought the glass, the cost of the tasting was free. I felt my flag of irritation begin to rise.
I'm sorry but that doesn't make any sense to me. I have to pay individually for every taste of wine that I don't like? How does that work, you keep paying until you find one that you enjoy? Isn't the point of a tasting - to pay a reasonable fee for a selection of wines, in order to discover those that you prefer?
Then Becky Bloomfield appeared. She smiled, wrapped her arms around us with her magnetic personality and began to pour. Only one thing could have the power to draw me away from her wit, humor and knowledge of wine.
A pile of corks trapped under the glass of our table. I don't know what it is about things under glass. They fascinate me. Maybe it stems from the scene in sixteen candles when Jake Ryan pushes the clutter aside and discovers Farmer Ted stuffed into the glass coffee table? I'm not sure but it took everything I had not to stare at them, the entire time I was there.
Luckily, the wine was phenomenal. Becky Bloomfield knows her wine. I began to munch on the fruits & cheese as she described each of the varietals at length. I was floored by the beauty of the Viognier. I have lived in Brentwood for over two years and had no clue that we have ancient grape vines (100+ yrs) growing around the corner in Oakley.
We happily walked out with 4 amazing bottles of wine.
I highly recommend having a wonderful dinner at Grazie's. Then make your way across our charmingly tree lit First Street, to Co.Co. Wine Co. Finish off your evening with some engaging conversation and a glass of the Bloomfield Viognier or the Cline Ancient Vine Zin. Amusez-vous bien!Listed in: Wine is the answer.
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Review from Ed N.
Concord, CA
2/23/2011
I guess we were spoiled by the amazing wines and warm service we got at Hannah Nicole just before we came here. When we walked in the first thing to hit us was the God-awful smell of a backed-up toilet. No kidding, it smelled like poo. Not the way you want to start a tasting.
The woman at the counter was courteous, though her heart didn't really seem to be in it. We were the only people in there but she spoke very little to us. We tasted four vintages and found the Bloomfield Syrah very appealing, so we bought a bottle.
Without that smell to the place I think I would have added another star to the review. But it's like they say: "You never get a second chance to make a first impression". -
Review from Steve N.
3/24/2009
Local wine, local fun. Let's talk...
Becky Bloomfield changed my wine life forever. This woman knows wine. She's a local wine maker that calls herself a farmer. We met her at our last stop of EBWT2. You want to come out here to try her wines and meet her if you can. Lately, they've had live music on Saturday nights and the place is packed. Check times and plan accordingly.
Try the Bloomfield 2007 Viognier. Ask about the Cline ancient vine Zinfandel. Beyond that, they have a wide selection of locally made wines and a room for many others.
The tasting room is stylish and tasteful. The wines and the good times await your visit!Listed in: The Wine List, Bay Area Wineries
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Review from Bill B.
12/19/2008
Two of our wineauxs left our group before we rolled into this tasting room, but the last couple friends finally managed to fight their way through traffic and brought us back up to strength. Our collective strength, however, didn't even come close to daunting Becky Bloomfield who sat and served us. (She's co-owner of the venue and the winemaker at Bloomfield Wineries.) Becky is one of those feisty, unpretentious women who should be required role-models for young girls, not to mention being the type of "cool mom" you actually want to hang out with.
She was quick, plentiful, and prolific with both the tasting pours of her family label and with her opinions and explanations of the wine. And our reactions to it. ("It smells *peppery*? ... You must have a cold.") We were having a blast just drinking and laughing and enjoying pretty much everything she presented. This is what wine tasting SHOULD be! In the end, I bought 4 bottles and got Becky's suggestion of which to offer up for Christmas dinner with my family; it wound up being an excellent pairing and I looked like a hero.
The wine shop is decorated in dark, heavy wood and feels authentically similar to the subterranean tasting rooms I've visited at French vineyards. You can purchase wine by the tasting pour, glass, bottle, or case. (Tasting fees applied towards any purchases of larger quantities.) Plentiful seating is provided, along with complimentary cheese, crackers, and fruit.
The wide selection of local-area wines for tasting and purchase, friendly staff, and welcoming atmosphere make this shop a great place to relax with friends before, after, or independent of dinner at any of the restaurants within a couple blocks. I definitely recommend that you check it out!Listed in: Personal Favorites, East Bay Wineries
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Review from Ann R.
Cincinnati, OH
1/13/2010
I do not super love this place. I really really wish I could super love this place. It would make me feel better about living out in the middle of nowhere. Maybe it is because I think that 95% of Contra Costa Co. (and Livermore Valley) wines taste like burning acid and I have a problem paying primo prices for glasses of that kind of wine when there are so many good wines out there.
During normal times, the atmosphere is friendly and casual. However, like most places in Brentwood, the operating hours are a joke. If they are open past 8, there is inevitably a cover band playing so loud that you can't carry on a conversation, nor get to know any of the people around you (which is one of the reasons that I GO to a bar--I can drink in silence at my house). It can also take on the ambiance of a wedding reception--drunk 50 and 60-somethings twisting and shouting along with "I Feel Good" (not that these people don't deserve like people of all ages to twist and shout--it just should be mentioned). During the evenings with live music, it also smells a lot like cheap beer.
All that being said, Becky Bloomfield is a star. She knows CoCo wine, she is enthusiastic, she is attentive, and she really believes in what she does. She makes a point to introduce herself to everyone in the place and she goes out of her way to help people to understand the wines she serves. She really is great.
So, if you are looking for a snooty, "upscale" wine bar experience: quiet intense talking, quiet jazz or house music, lots of wine lingo and name dropping and swirling and sniffing and a luscious list of hard to find, delectable, boutique wines--this is NOT the place. If you are looking for a down-home unpretentious approach to wine, with friendly staff, but a less-than-stellar selection of wines, this is a GREAT place. However, if you want to mingle with other wine folks or if you want to talk to your server or bask in the glow of Becky, I would come EARLY (remember, they usually close at 8) on a night without live music. -
Review from Barry B.
San Diego, CA
2/13/2009
One of the only decent places to hang out in Brentwood. The wines from this area are hit and miss but there are enough interesting wines served here to please oenophiles.
As previous reviewers have written, the owners and staff are great. Becky Bloomfield spent a lot of time with us and we appreciated learning more about the unique attributes of the East Bay for winemaking. Her passion for what she does is infectious and it is great to meet someone who obviously has fun on the "job".
A great addition to Brentwood and I look forward to returning. -
Review from Pouria Y.
San Francisco, CA
2/12/2009
I enjoy going here during the farmer's market. Nothing like wine for breakfast. The hours can be a little hard to remember.
The clientele at night is mostly in their mid to upper 30's and up. Which can be interesting when you go in by yourself and you're in your mid twenties.
The staff are great though and very eager to give excellent service. I always feel welcome They play funk music which is always a plus. Have live music every so often, although I've never been for that.
Last but not least, they have a couple of beers on tap and many excellent local wines to choose from. -
Review from Jac C.
Concord, CA
11/3/2009
I wanted a bottle of Viognier to go with dinner. I know Hannah Nicole makes Viognier and I know Co Co Wine sells Hannah Nicole. So, I march right up to the counter and ask if they have a bottle of Hannah Nicole Viognier.
The woman says to me, "Sure, but would you like to try MY Viognier first?"
"Uh, yeah." I sputter.
The woman was Becky Bloomfield, winemaker for Bloomfield Winery. She introduced herself and shook my hand, asking me what I do in Brentwood (it's really not important). The wine was good so I bought a pre-chilled bottle and Ms. Bloomfield even gave me a significant discount. And, it went perfectly with dinner. Mission accomplished.Listed in: Downtown Brentwood
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Review from Steven B.
5/16/2010
Not sure why this wine bar was on the tour but oh well I went along with it anyway. Like many wineries, wine shops, or wine bars they had a sampling of cheeses & salami. Hubby took part in trying a local wine from Bloomfield Vineyards, I think he said it was a Viognier and liked it a lot.
Being the non-drinker I was kind of in the "Meh" state of mind guess I was expecting more. Don't get me wrong I bet this is a haven for those who love to sip (or gulp) the grape stuff.Listed in: Next Door Neighbors
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Review from Danee T.
Tracy, CA
2/4/2011
We went on a Friday night (might have been Saturday) to meet up with some girlfriends. As soon as we walk in we get strange looks from everyone like we don't belong. It was semi-packed (most tables and bar spots were full) so we walked to a table in the back. Waitress came and greeted us after some time, we ordered one drink each while waiting for our friend then left. Its a bit pricey, and was way to loud to enjoy ourselves or even be able to talk to one another, had to keep yelling. They dont have any snacks or finger foods to eat while you drink, and when I asked how the wine tasting worked, I never got a real answer. I probably won't be returning.
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Review from Amber Q.
Concord, CA
1/25/2010
I've gone here 3 times now. 1st time was with my BF and his parents during the day, since his mom and I like wine alot. We sat down and we're greeted right away with a menu and a little spill on how they work and the wine list. The wine list they give you is all wine from Contra Costa County Wineries. Which is cool to know wines that are right in our backyards. They also have on the wall a short list of wines they spot light for the week or month that aren't from Contra Costa.
But we didn't stay and have glass. =(
But I did come back for the 2nd time for a girls night out. We had a couple of bottles to share which was awesome and we did miss the band, but still had fun. Its an older crowed 40-60 but everyone was pretty friendly, But there's always the one or two people/staff that are kinda better than you (they think) in a place.
My 3rd time was just with a girlfriend. We went to the Hannah Nicole Winery before hand and then made a stop here. We got there just as the band was setting up. I order a glass of Tamayo Chardonnay and she had a glass of Champagne. They were both very yummy. The band started and yes it was loud but they band was great. Played oldies and outta no where Justin Timberlake, Sexy Back, Which was a shock see these older men play this. But they were really good and played more 70s music. Some people got up and dance and others sang along and chatted.
They do have cover for when band are there though, which is like $5.
I think they charge it to your bill without telling you, same as their tip. So keep and eye out for that. I think that's the only bad thing I can say so far. -
Review from Gina G.
Antioch, CA
2/27/2010
This place is awesome.. Alot of fun on a Friday or Saturday night... The owners of Bloomfield are in there alot.. Becky is super sweet and outgoing. The Bloomfield Wine is delicious... I highly recommend it..
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Review from john h.
San Ramon, CA
4/18/2010
Walked out of Prevot's after a terrific dinner heard some live 70's music and stumbled upon this wine bar with hot music and dancing. My girlfriend and I stepped in and danced the night away, what a great place. The owner's are there waiting on you and it was crowded. Great music, great service, great champagne and a really good "VIBE" boy did I make some points with the girlfriend WOOHOO
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Review from Nate T.
Brentwood, CA
12/18/2009
My girlfriend loves this wine bar!!! It's a great place to go to get a real taste of all the local wineries. Completely packed the night we went. Maybe because they had a live band???. I was surprised it was bit of a rough crowd the night we were there, but the owner did a real good job of trying to make us feel comfortable. Wasn't crazy about the flight of wines I tasted, but that's probably on me. Definately will go back. Nice change of pace in Brentwood area.
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Review from Sharon M.
Brentwood, CA
10/5/2009
I have been here twice now. Once I came with my husband on a rare date night. We had nice conversation with the gals behind the bar. Didn't necessarily care for the Tamayo Pinot Noir but I enjoyed the nice atmosphere. I am sure they had other wines but we only had a quick stop. I also came here with my sisters and mom for a rare girls day out. We went early on a Saturday so the back room was empty for us to sit in. We asked the server for a suggestion and she suggested the Bloomfield Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. It was very very good. I plan to come back when I get an opportunity to have a babysitter!
