Click on the releases below for more information about B.R. Cohn Winery including recent awards, updates and more.
2012
4/12/12 – Wine Enthusiast – July Issue
87 Points: 2010 Silver Label Chardonnay
4/10/12 – Yolo County California Olive Oil Competition
Best of Class & Gold: Lime California Olive Oil
Silver: Meyer Lemon California Olive Oil
Bronze: Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bronze: Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4/3/12 – Wine & Spirits Magazine – Annual Restaurant Poll
Silver Label Cabernet Voted #11 Most Popular Cabernet … Read More
4/2/12 – Jerry Mead’s New World Intl. Wine Competition
Best of Class & Gold: 2009 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel
Silver: 2010 Silver Label Chardonnay
Silver: 2008 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
1/7/12 – S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold: 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Silver: 2010 Robledo Vineyards Chardonnay
Silver: 2009 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel
Silver: 2009 Sonoma Valley Primitivo
Silver: 2009 Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver: 2008 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Bronze: 2010 Sangiacomo Vineyards Chardonnay
2011
12/13/11 – Cabernet Shootout by Affairs of the Vine
91 Points ~ 2007 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
“Alluring aromas of cedar and allspice joined by bayberry candle and bright cherry. Nice balance. Succulent finish. Good depth and grip.”
88 Points ~ 2007 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
“Cherry cola, black tea and a myriad of other oak driven aromas…a big wine all around.”
12/12/11 – Sonoma News
Kudos to Cohn for fundraising feats… Read More
11/04/11 – Beverage Tasting Institute World Wine Championship
92 Points & Gold: 2009 Mendocino Barbera
“Deep garnet violet color. Lush aromas of raspberry pie a la mode with a fruity medium-to-full body and a lovely creamy mocha, nut, ripe tomato and pepper dust accented finish. A delicious table wine that will be great with meat and pasta dishes.”
91 Points & Gold: 2009 Sonoma County Zinfandel
“Lush aromas of spicy cherry and blueberry pie fillings, cedar, and cracked pepper with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a crisp, cocoa, nutskin and peppery spice finish with chewy tannins. A nicely styled, claret styled zin.”
11/1/11 – Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition
2nd Place: Wine Label Design – Botanical Category
Silver: 2007 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver: 2009 Carneros Sangiacomo Chardonnay
Bronze: 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Bronze: 2009 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel
10/27/11 – San Francisco International Wine Competition
Double Gold: 2009 Carneros Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay
Silver: 2010 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Bronze: 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Bronze: 2010 Silver Label North Coast Chardonnay
Bronze: 2007 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
9/28/11 – 2011 Charity Fall Music Festival
“I am extremely grateful to all the artists that performed as well as our loyal fans that attended this weekend. It shows a good time can be had while still generating hundreds of thousands of dollars for many deserving charities“… Read More
9/28/11 – Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Double Gold for 2007 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon… Read More
9/8/11 – Sonoma Valley Sun
“It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing this for 25 years now,” reflects Bruce Cohn, sitting in his office on the winery grounds, recalling the early days of the B.R. Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival…. Read More
8/10/11 – BTI World Wine Championship
92 pts & Gold: 2007 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
“Deep violet color. Expressive aromas of dried currants and blackberries, delicate potpourri and clay with a silky fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a long, juicy dried apple, pickled root vegetable and cedar accented finish. A nicely polished cabernet.”
90 pts & Gold: 2008 Sonoma Valley Merlot
“Aromas of dark chocolate covered cherries and strawberries with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a tangy, long, dried citrus, honeyed nut and earth accented finish with chewy tannins. Pair this up with a well marbled steak.”
8/1/11 – Gourmet Retailer
Ginger White Balsamic Vinegar highlighted in the post Summer Fancy Food Show round up… Read More
7/1/11 – Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Double Gold: Estate Picholine Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Silver: California Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Gold: Unfiltered California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Silver: Tuscan Blend California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Silver: Organic California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Double Gold: Blood Orange California Olive Oil
Bronze: Lime California Olive Oil
6/13/11 – California State Fair Wine Competition
Gold/94 pts: 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Silver/88 pts: 2007 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver/88 pts: 2009 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel
Bronze/87 pts: 2010 Silver Label North Coast Chardonnay
5/26/11 – Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
Best of Class/Gold/95 pts: 2007 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Gold/91 pts: 2008 Silver Label North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
5/4/11 – Jerry D. Mead’s New World International Wine Competition
Best of Class/Double Gold: 2007 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Best of Class/Gold: 2008 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Franc
Silver: 2009 Sangiacomo Chardonnay
Silver: 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Silver: 2008 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel
Bronze: 2008 Silver Label North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
4/4/11 – Yolo County Olive Oil Competition
Best in Class/Gold: Lime California Olive Oil
Gold: Meyer Lemon California Olive Oil
Silver: Unfiltered California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Silver: Blood Orange California Olive Oil
3/25/11 – The Dallas Morning News and TexSom Wine Competition
Silver: 2007 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Bronze: 2008 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel
Bronze: 2009 Sangiacomo Chardonnay
3/5/11 – COOC Olive Oil Competition
Best of Show: Estate Picholine Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Gold: Blood Orange California Olive Oil
Gold: Lime California Olive Oil
1/22/11 – The Pinot Noir Shootout
Silver/88pts: 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
1/7/11 – San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Double Gold: 2007 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver: 2009 Sangiacomo Chardonnay
Silver: 2008 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel
Silver: 2009 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Bronze: 2009 Sonoma County Chardonnay
Bronze: 2007 Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon
2010
12/31/10 – Wine Spectator
86 pts: 2008 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
“Tangy, offering lively acidity and lemon, pear, nectarine and lime peel notes. Shows good intensity and balance on the finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases made.” -MW
9/27/10 – 36th Annual Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Best of Class ~ 2009 Carneros Chardonnay Reserve
Best of Class ~ 2008 Sonoma Valley SyrCab
Gold ~ 2008 Sonoma Valley Merlot
Silver ~ 2007 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver ~ 2007 Sonoma Valley Syrah
Double Gold ~ Pear Chardonnay Vinegar
Double Gold ~ Raspberry Champagne Vinegar
Double Gold ~ Unfiltered California Golden Balsamic
Gold ~ Cabernet Vinegar
Gold ~ Champagne Vinegar
Gold ~ Olive Hill Estate Picholine Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Gold ~ Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Gold ~ Mandarin California Olive Oil
Gold ~ Meyer Lemon California Olive Oil
Silver ~ Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Silver ~ Lime California Olive Oil
Bronze ~ Basil Garlic California Olive Oil
11/23/10 – Announces B.R. Cohn Virtual Wine Tasting Kits
Watch the wine tasting video led by Bruce Cohn as he tastes through the 6 wines in the kit.
3/10/10 – Wine Spectator
88 pts: 2007 Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon
Placed 2nd in Top Value California Cabernet under $35
“Trim and focused, with spice, dill, cedar, black cherry and plum flavors. Full-bodied and elegant in weight, ending with delicate fruit and cedar notes. Drink now through 2016..” –JL
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3/9/10 – The Wine Advocate, Robert Parker
88 pts: 2008 Chardonnay Sangiacomo
“..possesses a steelu, apple and white fruit-scented, subtly oaky nose, medium body, and a crisp finish..”
88 pts: 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
“..attractive gravelly underpinning to the subtle grapefruit and melon fruit..”
87 pts: 2007 Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon
“..attractive, fruit-driven, velvet-styled effort displaying lots of black cherries, black currants, and subtle oak.”
3/1/10 – Wine Spectator
90 pts: 2007 Russian River Pinot Noir
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2/22/10 – Wine Enthusiast
91 pts: 2008 Sangiacomo Chardonnay
85 pts: 2008 Sonoma County Chardonnay
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2/22/10 – Press Democrat
Wine writer Peg Melnik selects the 2007 Russian River Pinot Noir among the best wines of the week. “Smoky, with notes of cherry, cranberry, herbs and spice. Balanced. Good length.”
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2/17/10 – Wine Portfolio Interview
Drinking the Doobie – CNBC World TV Series Wine Portfolio interviews Bruce Cohn. They talk wine and music and how they go together.
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2/10/10 – Your Wedding Day
Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, The BR Cohn Winery, Fox Hill, held the natural and refreshing wedding for Nicole & Cass…
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2/3/10 – Style Me Pretty
BR Cohn Winery was the perfect location for our ceremony (at Fox Hill), as we wanted to get married under an old tree ~ a beautiful wine country setting….
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2/3/10 – Press Democrat
2008 Sonoma County Chardonnay
4 STARS. Selected as wine of the week. “A rich, creamy chardonnay. Notes of pear, melon, toast, herbs and spice. Silky texture. Lush.”
2/2/10 – FOX Phoenix Interview
Oil and wine pairing with Bruce Cohn
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2/1/10 – Winemaker Challenge Intl. Wine Competition
Platinum: ’06 Olive Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
Platinum: ’08 Sangiacomo Chardonnay
Silver: ’07 Russian River Pinot Noir
1/24/10 – S.F. Chronicle
B.R. Cohn California Unfiltered Golden Balsamic Vinegar highlighted at Fancy Food Show
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1/18/10 – Open Road Driver
B.R. Cohn Raspberry Champagne Vinegar selected in top 40 fabulous holiday gifts.
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1/7/10 – BTI World Wine Championships
93 pts: ’07 Olive Hill Zinfandel
88 pts: ’07 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel
1/6/10 – KRON4 Fall Music Festival
KRON 4 Coverage of Bruce Cohn handing out $400,000 to local charities.
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1/4/10 – Northbay Biz
A question and answer interview with Bruce Cohn.
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1/3/10 – The Boston Globe
In the town of Glen Ellen, the B.R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company produces its own estate extra-virgin olive oil…
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2009
12/31/09 – KBZK TV video
Dan Boyce, KBZK TV, interviewed Bruce Cohn, the Doobie Brothers manager and owner of the B.R. Cohn Winery. Cohn, who lives part time in Big Sky, visited Montana This Morning today to talk about his work.
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12/14/09 – Wine Enthusiast Review
93 pts 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection
91 pts 2008 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
88 pts 2006 Olive Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
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12/11/09 – Happy Wine Room video
Happy Wine Guy reviews the 2002 Olive Hill Cabernet Sauvignon.
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12/8/09 – B.R. Cohn Charity Events Raise $400,000
“We have had some great charity events here over the past 23 years, but I think everyone will agree that this is one of the very best we have ever produced..”
12/2/09 – Andrew Zimmern interviews Bruce
TV food Andrew Zimmern talks with Bruce Cohn about touring, creating good food wine, and the best place to enjoy both in Northern California. …
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11/20/09 – California Grapevine
91 Points: ’06 Olive Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
90 Points: ’04 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
11/19/09 – Press Democrat
Olive harvest time at B.R. Cohn Winery means unrolling sheets of plastic under olive trees and knocking olives loose with long poles…
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11/11/09 – Good Day Sacramento
Bruce shares the Doobie Brothers story and Doobie Red wine in a TV interview.
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11/5/09 – Northbay Biz
B.R. Cohn featured in an article on planning successful Wine Country events. View PDF
10/21/09 – Wine Expedition.com
Tim with Wine Expedition tours and tastes B.R. Cohn wines.
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
10/12/09 – Nearly $400,000 Raised at B.R. Cohn Charity Fall Music Festival
In what may have been the most successful event at the famed B.R. Cohn Winery amphitheatre, Top musical acts performed to over 6,000 concert attendees and raising much needed funds for several worthy charities…
10/11/09 – Press Democrat puts 2008 Sauvignon Blanc on their wine list
“A plush, yet crisp sauvignon blanc. Grassy and creamy with notes of grapefruit, herbs, lemon and lime. Tart finish.” Read More
10/10/09 – Girl With a Glass blogger wine & cheese pairing
Girl With a Glass blogger enjoys a wine and cheese tasting with Vallerie Cohn, the daughter of Bruce (BR) Cohn, the Doobie Brother’s long-time manager, in her childhood home… Read More
10/6/09 – Sonoma Index-Tribune
Journey rocks sold-out benefit with new lead singer. Read More
10/5/09 – Press Democrat
Charity Concert a smashing success for local charities. Read More
9/26/09 – Wall Street Journel
B.R. Cohn Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon selected as one of top American Cabernets. View PDF
9/26/09 – Sonoma County Harvest Fair
GOLD: ’06 Olive Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
GOLD: ’08 Sonoma County Chardonnay
SILVER: ’07 Russian River Pinot Noir
SILVER: ’06 Sonoma Valley Merlot
9/24/09 – Heard it Through the Grapevine
Interview with Bruce Cohn talking about the Fall Music Festival. Watch Online
9/24/09 – Doobie Red 15 Bottle Collector Series
B.R. Cohn Winery is pleased to announce the release of the complete wine collection of the 15 LP and CD cover art emblazoned bottles from the history of the Doobie Brothers aptly named Doobie Red. Available at the Charity Fall Music Festival Oct 2-5, then online and in the tasting room on Monday Oct 5th.
9/23/09 – TV Interview – In Wine Country
Interview with Bruce Cohn covering the blend of fine wines, rock n’ roll and collector cars. Watch Online
9/22/09 – KCBS All News 740
Interview of Pat Simmons about the Doobie Brothers and the B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival. Download MP3
9/21/09 – Decanter Magazine
B.R. Cohn selected as one of Sonoma’s Best Cabernets. View PDF
9/14/09 – Awards at Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Best of Show & Gold: Raspberry Champagne Vinegar
Gold: California Unfiltered Golden Balsamic
Silver: Pear Chardonnay Vinegar
Silver: Chardonnay Vinegar
Silver: Champagne Vinegar
Bronze: Cabernet Vinegar
9/3/09 – Join the Charity Auction Online
Now is your chance to bid early on select auction items before the auction.
9/1/09 – Gourmet Girl interviews Bruce Cohn
Story covers the history of Bruce Cohn, B.R. Cohn Winery and The Doobie Brothers Read Article
8/21/09 – Rose: Wine of the Week
Novus Vinum selects 2008 B.R. Cohn Rose as their wine of the week. View Website
8/20/09 – Bottom Line picks B.R. Cohn
Bottom Line Personal, one of the largest read newsletters, selects our Blood Orange Olive Oil as one of their favorite finds of the 2009 Fancy Food Show in New York City.
8/13/09 – The Times Weekly
Dwight the Wine Doctor talks about B.R. Cohn Wines and Doobie Brothers music. View PDF – Read Blog
8/11/09 – Car Show Award
Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue: The Willys Roadster wins a 2nd Place award in the street hot rod category.
7/17/09 – Have Wine Will Travel
Podcast interview covering Wines and Rock n Roll. Download MP3 Podcast
7/12/09 – A Matter of Taste Radio Show
Radio hosts interview Bruce Cohn and talk about Olive Oils, Vinegars, Wine and the upcoming charity concert.
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7/8/09 – Photos from Charity Car Classic
Thanks to all who helped make this charity fund raiser successful.
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7/2/09 – Bridal Guide
A creative and fun wedding held at B.R. Cohn Winery
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7/1/09 – TV Interview – Heard it through the Grapevine
Bruce shares about the upcoming Charity Car Classic and Fall Music Festival with Mark Danon on the ‘Heard it Through the Grapevine’ segment on KRON4.
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6/27/09 – Silver SOFI Award
Our California Unfiltered Golden Balsamic Vinegar has won the prestigious SOFI award from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade.
6/22/09 – Awards at San Francisco Wine Competition
GOLD: ’06 Sonoma Valley Merlot
SILVER: ’06 Silver Label Cabernet
6/19/09 – Awards at Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
GOLD & BEST IN CLASS: ’06 Russian River Pinot Noir
6/14/09 – Best in Show
Bruce’s 1933 Willys Roadster wins Best in Show at the Peggy Sue’s All American Cruise car show.
6/8/09 – Tasting Panel Magazine
90 pts – 2007 Sonoma Valley Chardonnay
Tasting Panel Magazine has awarded our 2007 Sonoma Valley Chardonnay a 90 point score. Look forward to the review in their next issue.
5/26/09 – Tickets Go On Sale!!
The 23rd Annual B.R. Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival tickets go on sale today! VIP & General Admission tickets available now.
5/25/09 – Journey to headline B.R. Cohn Festival
Journey, one of the leading stadium acts in the country, will appear in the small amphitheater at B.R. Cohn winery… VIEW PDF
4/21/09 – Cooking Live with Bruce Cohn
Live on CBS 13 News Lunch Break, Bruce prepares a Prawn Stir Fry… Watch Online
3/25/09 – Luxury Las Vegas Magazine
B.R. Cohn Winery featured in a Sonoma Wine County review… VIEW PDF
3/19/09 – Wine & Spirits Magazine
B.R. Cohn voted by restaurants as one of the top Cabernet Sauvignon’s in an annual poll by Wine & Spirits Magazine… VIEW PDF
3/4/09 – Cooking Live with Bruce Cohn
Live on “View from the Bay” TV Show, Bruce prepares a Stir Fry Chicken dish using B.R. Cohn olive oils and seasoning rubs… Watch Online – Download Recipe
2/13/09 – Napa Valley Mustard Festival
B.R. Cohn Mustards wins GOLD for packaging/label design
2/6/09 – Wine Spectator
Unfiltered bids a fond farewell to B.R. Cohn’s beloved winery dog, Moose…. READ MORE
2/4/09 – Wine Tasting
Photos of Bruce and daughter Vallerie Cohn along with Michael Finney, magician and comedian at a wine tasting at Sportsman’s Arrowhead, Glendale, AZ… VIEW PHOTOS
1/16/09 — Doobie Red video review at Winetone… WATCH MOVIE
1/8/09 — Medal Winners at S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold: 2004 Special Selection, 2006 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel, 2007 Sonoma County Chardonnay
Silver: 2006 Russian River Pinot Noir
Bronze: 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
2008
12/18/08 — B.R. Cohn Charity Events Raises Over $150,000
Even during trying economic times vintner/philanthropist, Bruce Cohn and BR Cohn Charity Events distributed $150,000 to a variety of charities…
12/9/08 — Gingerbread Winery Contest
Come visit B.R. Cohn Winery and other local Sonoma Valley wineries and vote on your favorite gingerbread house modeled after each winery. Click here for a details and a list of participating wineries… READ MORE
12/1/08 – 2008 Olive Harvest at BR Cohn Winery – I wanted to tell you about our recent harvest of our 8 acres of 140 year old French Picholine Olives. Quality is excellent and crop level were also one of the highest we have had as well….
11/21/08 – SF Chronicle – Rock band manager’s second act as a Glen Ellen vintner
There’s a celebrity theme happening at B.R. Cohn Winery, perched on an olive tree-carpeted hill above Sonoma Highway in Glen Ellen… READ MORE
11/04/08 – 2008 Harvest Review Article – A Challenging but Exceptional Harvest
“In my many harvests this was one of the most unusual and fast,” reflected Tom Montgomery, B.R Cohn’s winemaker….
11/03/08 – 22nd Annual B.R. Cohn Charity Fall Music Festival
Fall has never been better in the wine county and this year is no different… raising much needed funds for several worthy charities….
Napa Sonoma Magazine – Fall
California Olive Oil featuring B.R. Cohn Olive Oil Company
The Sun – October 2
Preview to B.R. Cohn Charity Fall Music Festival
California Homes – October
Harvest at B.R. Cohn Winery
Exquisite Weddings – Fall
B.R. Cohn as a destination for weddings
04/01/08 – Woody White
Learn more about the car that has its own art sculpture and wine….
Quarterly Review of Wine – Summer
Olive Hill Cabernet 4 Stars
Sonoma Magazine – Spring
Article on winery and charity concert event
02/01/08 – B.R. Cohn Cabernet Review
Learn the distinct differences between our Cabernet wines and what makes them unique…
01/01/08 – B.R. Cohn’s Unique Microclimate
Microclimates can substantially change the quality of grapes grown in any given region and B.R. Cohn Olive Hill Estate Vineyards stands apart from the rest …. READ MORE
01/01/08 – $300,000 Raised for Charities
In what has become one of the largest annual fundraisers by an individual winery in Sonoma Valley, Bruce Cohn and BR Cohn Charity Events distributed $300,000 to a variety of charities…
2007
Aware Magazine – May
