Sonoma Valley · Sonoma County
Visit B.R. Cohn with a Private Chauffeur
The Doobie Brothers manager's Glen Ellen estate of old-vine Cabernet and olive trees, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Bruce Cohn, who began managing the Doobie Brothers in 1968, bought the Olive Hill property in Glen Ellen in 1974 and sold its grapes to other wineries for several years. He founded B.R. Cohn Winery in 1984, with Helen Turley as his first winemaker. Vintage Wine Estates bought the winery in 2015, and Adair Family Wines took it over in 2024.
The Olive Hill Estate Vineyard is planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon, and its old vines made the first 1984 Cabernet. The estate is named for its grove of century-old Picholine olive trees, and in 1990 B.R. Cohn began making estate olive oil, one of the first premium olive oils in California. Glenn Hugo is the winemaker.
Guided flights are poured at the wine bar or out on the patio, and three private cabanas look over the vineyard and oaks. The Studio Sessions tasting is held among original artwork by Grace Slick, John Lennon and Bernie Taupin, with records on the turntable, and the estate's amphitheater has hosted the Doobie Brothers, Willie Nelson and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Tasting Fees
$40 for the guided Wine Flight of four wines, about 90 minutes. $60 for the Reserve Wine Flight of five wines with cheese and charcuterie. $100 for the Studio Sessions Tasting of library and estate wines, for 6 or more guests, and $120 for the Estate Moke Tour & Tasting for up to 3 guests. Wine by the glass from $15 for walk-ins.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen
AVA
Sonoma Valley
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., last tasting at 4 p.m. Reservations recommended; book online for up to 5 guests, and call for 6 to 9.
Known For
Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and estate olive oil
Founded
1984 (estate bought in 1974)
Good to Know
Guests of all ages are welcome, and leashed dogs too. Groups of 10 or more book a large group tasting, and a 20% gratuity is added for groups of 8 or more. No outside food; wine by the bottle and snacks are sold for picnics on the grounds.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Sonoma Valley hotel such as Gaige House or Kenwood Inn & Spa.
10:00 · Pickup at Gaige House or Kenwood Inn & Spa
Gaige House, a Japanese-inspired inn along Calabazas Creek in Glen Ellen, is about 10 minutes from B.R. Cohn, and Kenwood Inn & Spa, an Italian-inspired inn among the vineyards of Kenwood, about 15. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · B.R. Cohn
The guided Wine Flight of four wines, about 90 minutes ($40), or the Reserve Wine Flight with cheese and charcuterie ($60).
12:00 · Benziger
About 15 minutes away. The Benziger family's estate on Sonoma Mountain, farmed Biodynamically since 1995 and certified by Demeter in 2000. Walk-in tastings at the bar are $25, and the Reserve Seated Tasting of five small-production wines is $35. Walk-ins welcome for 8 or fewer; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1:15 · Lunch at Salt+Stone
About 15 minutes away. Todd Lake's restaurant on the Sonoma Highway in Kenwood, with a steakhouse and seafood grill, an oyster bar and craft cocktails. Lunch Thursday to Tuesday from 11 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:25 · St. Francis Winery
About 10 minutes away. Founded by Joe Martin, who planted the first 60 acres of Merlot in Sonoma Valley in 1971, with a mission-style bell tower at the tasting room. The Artisan Flight of five wines is about 75 minutes ($45). Reservations required; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3:40 · Back to your hotel
Back in Sonoma Valley by 4:00 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Optional: Chateau St. Jean
Adds 30 minutes to an hour. Next door to St. Francis, with a 1920s chateau and gardens. Walk-ins are accepted for the Classic Bar Tasting of three wines ($30); open daily until 5 p.m.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. This day works any day but Wednesday, when Salt+Stone does not serve lunch.
About $110 to $140 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle, and we plan the winery appointments around your group, since many wineries limit groups to 6 to 8 guests. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery. Every tour starts with six hours; add time by the hour when you book.
Questions
Do I need a reservation at B.R. Cohn?
Reservations are recommended. Online bookings take up to 5 guests; parties of 6 to 9 call the winery, and groups of 10 or more book a large group tasting. Walk-ins are welcome for wine by the glass or bottle. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at B.R. Cohn?
$40 per person for the Wine Flight and $60 for the Reserve Wine Flight with cheese and charcuterie, as of September 2026.
What is B.R. Cohn's connection to the Doobie Brothers?
Founder Bruce Cohn began managing the band in 1968, and the Doobie Brothers played the winery's charity concerts, which began in 1987.
Can children visit B.R. Cohn?
Yes. B.R. Cohn welcomes guests of all ages, and leashed dogs too.
Who owns B.R. Cohn?
Adair Family Wines, since 2024. Bruce Cohn founded the winery in 1984, and Vintage Wine Estates owned it from 2015.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve a six-hour tour online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Reserve Your Tour Now, Plan the Details Later
Your plans don't need to be final to book. Reserve your six-hour tour online, and your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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