Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    B.R. Cohn Winery

    3.9 (421 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - B.R. Cohn Winery

    Venue rental

    B.R. Cohn Winery Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - B.R. Cohn Winery

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Chardonnay
    Catherine M.

    We stopped in here on the wine trolley tour - visually it's so stunning and a unique modern feel for the area. The vineyards was gorgeous and all the grounds were just fantastic, with a ton of little alcoves to hang out in. Our tasting was decent- our host did forget to give us a pour until we had to walk up and remind her, and we weren't married to any of the wines in the tasting. Our two favorite wines were actually the rose and the chardonnay that were not included in the tasting. I like the music aspect of this spot as it was something unique and I saw them setting up live music as we were heading out (along with a food truck). We got some chocolates for sale ($20 for 5 pieces, ouch) but they were quite tasty.

    B.R. Cohn Winery
    Sean L.

    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.

    Beautiful entrance!
    Kayla R.

    Omg such a beautiful winery! Finishing up on all my reviews of our family trip to Sonoma and this was the second winery of the day that we visited! Upon walking up, they had a huge guitar, which I figured there had to be a story with that. We walked into the main lobby area and were taken out to the back patio area. We had a tasting set up and they put us in the back patio area under an umbrella. It was such a beautiful day and such a beautiful garden area. The woman who helped us was incredible! She told us the full story about the winery. The guitar out front was because of B.R. Cohn and his connection with the music industry. Apparently back in the day, they held a lot of concerts here. And even as you walk through the main building, we learned that was the house that he and his family lived in! How freaking cool is that. I love a good history sesh about places like this. It was so interesting! The main garden area was closed for a wedding, but we were able to sneak over to see it before it started and caught a glimpse of the bride getting some photos done! I could totally see why someone would get married here. It is absolutely a beautiful winery with incredible views! I would recommend this winery to anyone checking out wineries in Sonoma. Again, incredible service, great wine, and beautiful views! What more could you want!

    Our tasting flight.
    Janet S.

    We had an amazing wine experience at B. R. Cohn. Our server Ainsley was an utter delight. She shared so much background info about the winery. All of the wines were soooo good. I'm not a fan of the bubbly but their blanc de noir sparkling wine was amazing! Their reds were stellar, a Malbec, burgundy blend and cab Sauv were top notch. Ainsley took us on a walk the through the vineyards. What a top notch wine tasting excellent!

    Jen L.

    Lovely winery that's a bit further out in glen ellen but worth the trip! It's on a beautiful large property with olive trees and open spaces with lots of tables. We came in the morning where there were some tables filled already but we got a whole picnic table to ourselves with our two dogs who sprawled out. The wine tasting was lovely but the ambiance helped. 4/5 for the wines for me but overall experience was 5/5

    Kayli D.

    Came here for a wedding and it was so gorgeous! amazing views of the winery, loved the layout of the event space. we didn't get to see inside the tasting room but the grounds were stunning. we were worried about the parking for such a big event as it is limited. and they were able to partner with Girl and the Fig for the food service which we loved!

    Gohar K.

    Beautiful ... breathtaking ... gorgeous scenery all around. My most two favorite things in one place. Olive trees and grape vines. What more can you ask for. I couldn't get enough of the views around this property. Loved the olive oil tasting and purchased a few bottles since my family and I love a good olive oil. The Estate Olive Oil was the best ... loved it. We didn't get to do wine tasting cause we were short on time. We mainly stopped for the olive oil tasting. I loved everything about this place , will have to come back and try the wine next time. Customer service needs some improvement, it's really bad for the business to ignore a walk in customer who's looking at olive oil. Who knows she might buy six bottles or more ... it would be nice to acknowledge and ask if she needs help.

    Our first shipment as members of the Gourmet Olive Oil & Vinegar Club!
    Giselle M.

    B.R. Cohn rocks! This was our second time attending the Sonoma Harvest Music Festival (first time was 2019), and not only is this a beautiful winery surrounded by stunning vineyards, but they're also an amazing venue for live music! Inside the tasting room, the walls are covered with concert photos and past music festival posters. It's clear that the owners love their rock 'n' roll and live music! Music & wine do make a sweet pairing if I do say so myself! While at the festival, we got to partake in a little olive oil & vinegar tasting in their olive oil shop. This winery also produces delectable olive oils and vinegars (make sure to pay attention to all the beautiful olive trees on the property too!). Shout out to José who was so friendly, welcoming and answered all our olive oil questions! Thank you José! We were so impressed by our tasting, we went back a second time mid-festival, then decided to sign up for their Gourmet Olive Oil & Vinegar Club! We loved their California Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Meyer Lemon Olive Oil. Oh, and don't get me started on their 25 year Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, Italy! My Italian husband was beyond happy, and those were pretty much what sold us on joining the club! If you're headed to Sonoma or are already there, definitely make this one of your stops! We literally can't wait to return again to do some wine tasting, and of course rock out at Sonoma Harvest Music Festival!

    Wine tasting
    Melody L.

    This was the most beautiful winery I've ever been to! We came as part of a wine tasting tour and had a lot of fun exploring the grounds and learning about all of the different wines. It was interesting history lesson as well!

    Anita M.

    STUNNING PROPERTY! The vineyards alone are absolutely gorgeous in themselves. But anywhere else you go on property is equally as beautiful. The wines are so good- very well made reds! I enjoyed our tasting that we got here with the Sonoma Wine Trolley. I thought our sommeliers were passionate about where they work and the wine they represent, which was awesome. There was also a cool history intertwined with music. They also have olive oils too from what I remember! Definitely check out this awesome gem in Sonoma!

    Craig G.

    I can't speak on the wine because I didn't have any! But this is a really cool venue to host music! Well orchestrated and coordinated was the harvest festival on the grounds of this winery. It was pretty freaking hot 88° and we got there about 11. Not much shade sitting on the slope facing the stage. The VIP areas were nice but not sure it was worth $100 extra per person. Parking on a recently plowed field was also extra but we did it because I frankly have no clue how else you could parked there. The food vendors were busy cranking out chicken sandwiches, huge pizza slices, ahi tuna nachos, sliders, as well as copious amounts of wine, beer cider and $5 a can of waters. The Saturday bill was packed with awesome talent with a crescendo of thievery Incorporated and Gary Clark Jr. Depending on the artists booked next year, we would love to return again.

    Elizabeth A.

    Winery with beautiful grounds all around - expect a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy some sipping. Tasting prices are not bad ($25/person and with 2-for-1 tastings available if you look on their website). They have plenty of seating available outdoors, lots of tables and benches with good shade to choose from. I noticed they have a good selection of a variety of wines to try. I learned that some vines are grown on site. With the tastings you can also order some food or charcuterie (which I hope to try next time!). I recommend walking in to their olive oil tasting room to try their oils and vinagrettes. With $40 you can get 3 tasty seasonal oils/vinagrettes of choice and become a member of their olive oil and vinegar club.

    Classic Tasting
    Alicia W.

    I came to BR Cohn back in 2020 and just had a glass of wine on the patio. On this trip, I came back for an actual tasting. They are on the Priority Wine Pass, so we were able to do 2-for-1 tastings here. The Classic Tasting was $35/person, so doing it for $35 total was a great deal! You can also do the Reserve Tasting for $50. We came here with 2 friends and sat on the patio. It was cloudy when we first arrived, but the sun came out while we did our tasting and created a beautiful backdrop for our tasting! The large white building of the winery is contrasted nicely against their long rows of roses out front. The winery overlooks some rolling hills on the front side and the expansive vineyard on the back side. Our sommelier was Shelly and I can't say enough good things about her! She was fun, friendly, and shared so much history with us about BR Cohn (the property as well as the original owners). We learned all about how the winery as well as the olive oil company started and why they have a stage in the back that is used for concerts and performances. You could tell she was passionate about this winery and telling its story. She even brought out a Magnum bottle and explained that to us which I thought was fascinating! The tasting included 4 wines but we got a 5th because we signed up for their mailing list. All the wines were great, our favorite was the Pinot Gris! My friend enjoyed it so much that he bought a bottle. On our last glass, we got up from our table and strolled around the property. Definitely check out the back side of the property where the vineyard and stage is located! The wine trolley came and dropped off a lot of people for tastings while we were there. There was plenty of space for everyone because of how many tables are spread out throughout the property. We ended up staying for almost 2 hours and had such an amazing experience here, I'm so glad we came back after just an average experience a few years ago. This was my friend's first time ever going to a winery as she recently turned 21 and she was raving about how much she loved it here. Thank you to Shelly and BR Cohn for an exceptional start to our Sonoma day!

    Rolling hills of the vineyard

    See all

    29 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jamie P.
    971
    1175
    1357

    1 year ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sean L.
    2
    80
    567

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 15
    Thanks 3
    Love this 16
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jen L.
    216
    952
    1408

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jesse W.
    46
    24
    26

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of e w.
    8
    560
    26

    10 months ago

    Great service from Nick, approachable and solid wines across the board. Beautiful back patio if you get the chance.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 11
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 27
    Thanks 1
    Love this 27
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 0
    Love this 10
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bill H.
    365
    179
    2135

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Angel N.

    Angel N.

    Helpful 20
    Thanks 0
    Love this 17
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 11

    Ask the Community - B.R. Cohn Winery

    Is this Pet friendly?

    I remember reading online that they are dog friendly, but I would suggest calling the winery to be sure.

    Hi is this winery kid friendly?

    Yes, very kid friendly! Amazing outdoor space that the kiddos are sure to enjoy!

    Is this winery kid friendly? We recently joined and I'm hoping we can bring our kids along without judgement.

    Yes, our winery is kid-friendly.

    Is this winery pet friendly?

    Hello Mona! Yes, B.R. Cohn Winery is pet friendly!

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    Review Highlights - B.R. Cohn Winery

    Service was impeccable, and I was impressed with how knowledgeable and personable our sommelier, Reed, was.

    Mentioned in 29 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Benziger Family Winery - Explore our gorgeous Sonoma Mountain Estate on our award-winning tour, and learn about our sustainable Biodynamic farming practices.

    Benziger Family Winery

    4.3(658 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$
    Established in 1980
    Walk-ins welcome

    We spent a lovely few hours at Benziger Family Winery in Glen Ellen on a recent Sonoma trip…read more Although they were busy, we appreciated being able to walk in without a reservation and still enjoy tastings at the main bar. Our server, Patrick, was personable, knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond. He gave us a great understanding of the history of the family winery as well as the nuances of the various wines. He never made us feel rushed, and we enjoyed sitting outside, taking in the beautiful views--and watching the tractor tours pass by--while we tasted. Patrick even shared side-by-side trios of Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons to highlight differences in winemaking methods, vineyard sites, and soils, which made for a particularly interesting and educational tasting experience. In fact, it was every bit as informative and enjoyable as other tasting experiences we've had that were far more expensive, more formal, and required advance reservations.    The tasting room also features a wonderful selection of gifts and specialty items. By the end of our visit, we left with three bottles of wine (2025 Frank Johnson Sauv Blanc and two 2022 Three Blocks Cab Sauvs) along with several gifts and mementos. Benziger has a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and is both kid and pet-friendly. We also stopped by their sister winery, Imagery, afterward and found it to be another Sonoma gem. We wouldn't hesitate to return to either.

    We did the sit down, more formal tasting. It was quite nice, on the great patio. But they also have…read morethe stand up tasting in the shop for a little less money. We didn't do the tour, but they have a trolley tour if you are looking for something with out having to walk a lot.

    Photos
    Benziger Family Winery - Take a ride through the vineyards on our award-winning Biodynamic Tractor Tram Tour. Voted Best Winery Tour by USA Today 10Best.

    Take a ride through the vineyards on our award-winning Biodynamic Tractor Tram Tour. Voted Best Winery Tour by USA Today 10Best.

    Benziger Family Winery - Voted Best Winery in Sonoma Valley People's Choice Awards. Explore our portfolio of Biodynamic®, organic and sustainable wines.

    Voted Best Winery in Sonoma Valley People's Choice Awards. Explore our portfolio of Biodynamic®, organic and sustainable wines.

    Benziger Family Winery - Walk-ins welcome for parties of 8 or less, no reservation required.

    See all

    Walk-ins welcome for parties of 8 or less, no reservation required.

    Imagery Estate Winery

    Imagery Estate Winery

    4.2(460 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$
    Walk-ins welcome
    Hipster vibe

    Imagery is such a fun winery! The wines are all incredible and very innovative . The art on the…read morewine bottles is so fun too. We've been a few times and it's always a great time, super chill place, everyone is super nice, and service is great. 10/10 would recommend

    Came with my friend who is a wine club member. It's 12/30. It's not that busy. The wine club area…read moreis closed on the weekdays and there is a sign directing us to the main bar with a welcome of oh you don't have a reservation and weird looks like we were stupid to come without reservations. Ok. Noted. Now we are with Gerardo... He tells us we "get to" taste these wines and we ask for the white burgundy skipping the viognier. Other clients are tasting the sparkling which we just got an email about so we ask and he says we are getting an extra pour. Ummm we'd like to try before we buy is that a crazy expectation? And so we continue on. Meanwhile the other bartenderis offering other people side by side of the barbera and the upper ridge barbera to taste what they like...not us. When I commented that I do enjoy French champagne he said it's made in the same style and he has a bottle at home that he might drink for New Year's. Ok cool. He had zero wine knowledge. Didn't tell us much about the wines. And wanted us to purchase but was limiting our tastes and experience. Another couple arrived who noticed an error on their invoice and he could t figure out how to correct it and had to enlist the help of someone else. The final straw was we asked to taste the rose and he said it's not open today but then we saw other folks try it from the same fridge. Very odd. Didn't feel like there was a benefit to being in the club. He closed with telling us he needs to go to lunch so what are we buying? I've been here many times before and enjoyed the patio and the inside table with the fireplace and cute gift options. Today he made me question whether I would return. I don't think that the wine industry is doing really well so an experience like this is very off putting.

    Photos
    Imagery Estate Winery - Enjoy a walk-in wine tasting at the main bar.

    Enjoy a walk-in wine tasting at the main bar.

    Imagery Estate Winery - Give us a call to hear out about our wine tasting options -- seated tastings, walk-in tasting bar, and private experiences, too.

    Give us a call to hear out about our wine tasting options -- seated tastings, walk-in tasting bar, and private experiences, too.

    Imagery Estate Winery

    See all

    Hamel

    Hamel

    4.5(152 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    Hamel Winery came highly recommended by a friend who visited Sonoma recently, so it was our first…read moretasting spot in Sonoma Valley. From our personalized menus, yummy squash spread and focaccia, and delicious wine, it was a fantastic experience. Our sommelier, Emily, guided us through our tasting and had such a profound knowledge of the methods and practices that make Hamel's wine so special. The grounds, the views, the epic cave, it was all a once in a lifetime experience. Our favorite wines were the Grenache, the Sauvignon Blanc, and the Chardonnay!

    Hamel winery is definitely an experience for those with a bigger wallet/purse. The property and the…read morenewly built wine tasting and wine making buildings were gorgeous! We were were greeted by our personal wine staff who guided us through the wine tasting. He was pleasant, but overall seemed a bit apathic throughout the whole process. He was knowledgeable about the wine and the property. He guided us through the wine caves, which was lovely. I appreciated the personal attention, but it became a bit uncomfortable as the staff member sat with us between pourings. I would have liked the option to take our time drinking the wines, but I felt uncomfortable and slightly rushed as this person sat with us and did not always speak te whole time. We did arrive 30 minutes late due to the Tock app (reservation app) guiding us to the wrong location. We called Hamel to notify them and the person said they would wait for us, but I detected a bit of a tone. I also emailed Tock, which they responded quickly but basically said that they investigated it and it was basically an issue on Apple's side of things. No acknowledge of the inconvenience this had on me and my husband. We did receive a very tasty appetizer made by their world-renowned chef, but the wine fell short in my opinion. It seemed a bit watered down with little flavor overall. The wine is very expensive along with the wine tasting. Ultimately, I think you're paying for the view, experience and the cost of those new buildings.

    Photos
    Hamel
    Hamel
    Hamel

    See all

    B.R. Cohn Winery - wineries - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...