Bruce Cohn, former manager of the California rock band,[2] The Doobie Brothers, purchased the original area in 1974.

[1] In July 2024, Vintage Wine Estates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with plans to sell all of its assets, including B.R.

The North Coast Petit Syrah was one of two red "sweepstakes winners" at the prestigious 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

Today it produces flavored and unflavored oils, including an organic variety, balsamic vinegars and other unique gourmet foods.

Cohn's oil and vinegar is widely available in premium grocery stores nationally, although some limited-production varieties are sold only directly.