B.R. Cohn Winery

B.R. Cohn Winery is one of the most unusual origin stories in California wine. Bruce Cohn — who managed the Doobie Brothers for over 40 years — purchased the Olive Hill Estate in Glen Ellen in 1974, initially drawn to the property's extraordinary 140-year-old olive trees. He planted Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in 1975 and produced his first vintage in 1984.

The winery's estate Olive Hill Cabernet Sauvignon — from the home vineyard surrounding those ancient olive trees — has become one of Sonoma Valley's most consistent award-winning Cabernets. The estate olive oil, produced from the same century-old trees, is equally celebrated and sold alongside the wines.

The Glen Ellen property is genuinely charming: a working farm with cattle, ancient olive trees, estate vineyards, and a music legacy that manifests in an annual charity concert series that has featured legendary performers. Sonoma Magazine specifically highlights B.R. Cohn as a good stop for food packages from the estate kitchen.

At its Glen Ellen, Sonoma County location, B.R. Cohn Winery presents a featured lineup that includes Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Estate Olive Oil. Together, these bottles provide a focused introduction to the varieties, vineyard sources, and style that define the winery's current portfolio.