Each month we like to spotlight a winery that offers a unique experience for the Sonoma wine country visitor.  This month we' like to spotlight a winery with a celebrity pedigree where owner Bruce Cohn has been the manger for the famous Doobie Brother's band since the band's inception in 1969.  When you visit:

B.R. Cohn Winery
15000 Sonoma Highway
Glen Ellen, CA
707.938.4064
www.brcohn.com

    In the heart of Sonoma Valley, just one hour north of San Francisco. The current tasting room and office suites were an expansion on the original house on the property which was Bruce Cohn’s former home. The house was used as a stagecoach stop for Wells Fargo, where horses on their route from Santa Rosa to Sonoma stopped to be watered. The source of Olive Hill Estate’s water is an artesian well that comes from the underground aquifer. In transforming the home into a tasting center, Bruce wanted to preserve the style of the late 1920’s architecture.








Founded by Bruce Cohn in 1984, B.R. Cohn Winery is located in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Bruce Cohn bought the land now known as Olive Hill Estate Vineyards in 1974. The small family operated winery is surrounded by the 90-acre Olive Hill Estate Vineyards, where soils warmed by underground natural hot springs and gentle ocean breezes create a unique micro climate resulting in ideal growing conditions for ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon. B.R. Cohn also produces Merlot, Pinot Noir, SyrCab (a unique blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon), Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Port, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. These award-winning wines have placed B.R. Cohn among the leaders of great California wine producers.

In addition to its award-winning wines, B.R. Cohn makes world-class California olive oils and vinegars.The Estate Olive Oil is crafted from 140-year-old French Picholine olive trees imported from France in the mid 1800s, which surround the estate. Our high quality B.R. Cohn Olive Oil brand has become one of the top producers of gourmet extra virgin olive oil in California.

Since founding the winery, Bruce Cohn's focus has been to create wines that emphasize balance, elegance and consistent high quality from vintage to vintage.

Don't miss viewing the musical history by perusing the bounty of platinum records on display.  The amphitheatre out back is put to great use during the summer months with a variety of start performers and great musical guests.  If you're coming during concert season be sure to check out the performance schedule.  If not just kick back because the winery promise a welcoming and relaxing experience.

Here's a calendar of upcoming winery events and tastings:

Aroma Workshop
Date: Sunday, January 18

Location: B.R. Cohn Winery Tasting Room, 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $20 Public, $10 Wine Club Members
Contact: (800) 330-4064 ext. 124
How often have you been at a winery tasting room nosing a glass of wine, and you think I know what that aroma is, but you just can't put a name to it, even though it's on the tip of your tongue. It can be floral, citrus, woodsy, buttery, oak, vanilla or any number of familiar scents depending on the grapes used. Learn to smell the peach and the vanilla in Chardonnay, the blackberry and leather in Cabernet Sauvignon, and the strawberry and mushroom in Pinot Noir in this informal Aroma Workshop that includes a wine tasting.

 
Olive Curing Workshop
Date: Sunday, January 25

Location: B.R. Cohn Winery Tasting Room, 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: No cost
Contact: (800) 330-4064 ex. 124
Don Landis is presenting a home cured Olive workshop. He'll talk about the history of the Olive, the history of the Olive in California and a thorough description of the Greek Style of Olive curing with no lye. Tasting of Olives with cheese and crackers too. Space is limited so reserve your seat by calling (800) 330-4064 ex. 124

 
Aroma Workshop
Date: Sunday, February 1

Location: B.R. Cohn Winery Tasting Room, 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $20 Public, $10 Wine Club Members
Contact: (800) 330-4064 ext. 124
How often have you been at a winery tasting room nosing a glass of wine, and you think I know what that aroma is, but you just can't put a name to it, even though it's on the tip of your tongue. It can be floral, citrus, woodsy, buttery, oak, vanilla or any number of familiar scents depending on the grapes used. Learn to smell the peach and the vanilla in Chardonnay, the blackberry and leather in Cabernet Sauvignon, and the strawberry and mushroom in Pinot Noir in this informal Aroma Workshop that includes a wine tasting.

 
Aroma Workshop
Date: Sunday, February 15

Location: B.R. Cohn Winery Tasting Room, 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $20 Public, $10 Wine Club Members
Contact: (800) 330-4064 ext. 124
How often have you been at a winery tasting room nosing a glass of wine, and you think I know what that aroma is, but you just can't put a name to it, even though it's on the tip of your tongue. It can be floral, citrus, woodsy, buttery, oak, vanilla or any number of familiar scents depending on the grapes used. Learn to smell the peach and the vanilla in Chardonnay, the blackberry and leather in Cabernet Sauvignon, and the strawberry and mushroom in Pinot Noir in this informal Aroma Workshop that includes a wine tasting.

 
Olive Curing Workshop
Date: Sunday, March 1

Location: B.R. Cohn Winery Tasting Room, 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: No cost
Contact: (800) 330-4064 ex. 124
Don Landis is presenting a home cured Olive workshop. He'll talk about the history of the Olive, the history of the Olive in California and a thorough description of the Greek Style of Olive curing with no lye. Tasting of Olives with cheese and crackers too. Space is limited so reserve your seat by calling (800) 330-4064 ex. 124