B.R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company

We loved our tasting with Sandee so much that we signed up for the wine club! Can’t wait to come back 🍷 🍇

I love the beautiful grounds at BR Cohn. The perfect place to gather to enjoy great wine, food, music, and friendship. The staff is always so welcoming and very knowledgeable.

What a great location! Lovely property with beautiful views. Even my cat enjoyed himself! All staff were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Their wines have variety for everyone to enjoy. Will be back for their events!

My friends and I had a wonderful time. Sandee was an amazing waitress. The tasting experience value was phenomenal. Sandee went out of her way to personalize our experience. Wine & property were fabulous.

Always my FAV winery/property! and I love the wine!
wish there was more expertise on the wines tasting. But the staff was extremely nice and friendly!

One of the BEST Cabernet Sauvignon I have ever had!

We had such a wonderful afternoon at the beautiful B.R. Cohn Winery, where we enjoyed a tasting of four exceptional wines while taking in the views from the patio and learning about the unique musical history of this property. A highlight was when we were invited to take a walk around the grounds with our wine, checking out the scenery as well as memorabilia from the Doobie Brothers and other musical acts who have performed there. Just lovely!

Beautiful property and outdoor space. However, we the wines from the tasting were disappointing. We felt that we could have grabbed any of the off the grocery store shelf.

Where Wine Meets Rock ’n Roll and the Grapevines Sing Back!

We were heading north out of Sonoma, feeling the last golden rays of wine country on our skin and not quite ready to say goodbye. So we did what any classy, last-minute, sun-chasing duo would do, we turned to ChatGPT and asked, “Where’s the winery with the best views on Sonoma Highway?” That divine intervention steered us straight to B.R. Cohn Winery, and friends, we hit the jackpot.

Pulling in, we saw several tour buses lined up like a backstage pass line for a sold-out show and thought, “Uh-oh, this might be chaos” and the front of the property didn’t give away much in the way of views.

The large group was funneled into their own dedicated area, tucked away like a VIP section at a festival. And behind the buildings? That’s where the magic cranked up to eleven. Vineyards. Hills. Trees swaying like backup dancers to a silent rhythm. Absolute wine-country stagecraft.

Walking up to the front door, we were greeted by a towering metal guitar sculpture, and it gave the place full Graceland energy. As a lifelong Elvis fan, I felt instantly at home, like maybe the King himself had strolled through here with a glass of Cab and a hip swivel.

No reservation needed. My adoring sidekick and I strolled in, were seated immediately, and kicked things off with the Classic Flight of four sensational wines:

2023 Pinot Gris – Peach and pear that played like a summer duet.

2022 Quatre Red Blend – Raspberry, strawberry, and clove in a harmony so smooth it could headline its own tour.

2021 Zinfandel – Bold notes of blackberry and plum with a spicy finale. The Zepplin of Zins.

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (Olive Hill Estate) – Dark fruit, vanilla spice, and rock-star depth. This one brought the house down.

Every pour was a hit. Every sip a standing ovation. At some point during the tasting we were “accidentally” served a glass of 2022 Malbec. It was so good, we left with a bottle to take home, our own encore performance waiting in the wings.

Our server was a total pro; friendly, informative, and clearly vibing with the winery’s musical heartbeat. She told us how Bruce Cohn, longtime manager of The Doobie Brothers, founded the winery in 1984, blending a legacy of music with a passion for winemaking. The place has hosted countless concerts over the years, and the walls are practically humming with the echoes of guitars and glasses clinking.

After our tasting, we wandered the property (glass of wine in hand) like wide-eyed groupies on a backstage tour. The scenery? Spellbinding. The weather? Absolute perfection. My wife, who normally avoids outdoor seating in June like it’s a Texas mosquito convention, was in her element, breeze in her hair, and not a bead of sweat in sight. We also spotted the small vehicle they use to zip guests around the grounds, like a mini roadie-mobile, but we ran out of time to schedule a ride. Next visit, we’re all in.

TL;DR:
A winery with rhythm, roots, and rockstar wine.
Tremendous Classic Flight.
Graceland-style guitar sculpture.
Views so good they’re backstage-only.
No reservation? No problem.
A perfect final stop in Sonoma—and we’re already planning our return tour.

Amazing venue. Just beautiful. And excellent wine with wonderful staff.

Excellent place and wines . Joe was a great host , humble , funny and knows a lot about wine !

A perfect way to experience & celebrate our 10 year anniversary. Having been married T the winery 10 years ago @ Olive Hill the Moke tour was very special ❤️ Christina was very knowledgeable & axxomodibg to take us to areas that had meant so much back n the day ! Thank you… Don & Olive

Great venue for a wedding!

What a wonderful time with our wine guide Shelly. She caught us up on all the happenings and plans for the future. The wines are truly spectacular and the views heavenly.

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