CHO Wines

Excellent experience at CHO Wines this last weekend. Our group was able to sit on the patio for an early afternoon tasting. We tasted 6 wines and loved them all. I enjoyed being greeted with a sparkling wine at the door, being sat immediately, and the fact that there were blankets at each table for when the sun was hiding. It’s the first time in a long while that I’ve been to a wine tasting and enjoyed every single pour to the point where I would be happy to buy an entire bottle. The service was also amazing, our wine experts made us feel like we were drinking wine on a dear friends patio. Would highly recommend checking them out, you can’t beat the location!!

My wife and I recently visited CHO Wines in Hillsboro, and it was easily one of the best wine tasting experiences we’ve had. The setting is stunning, perched on a hilltop with incredible views of the Oregon Coastal Range. It’s peaceful, modern, and beautifully designed. We were invited by Julia, who hosted our tasting and made us feel completely at home. She was super knowledgeable, passionate about the wines, and shared a lot of great details without making it feel overwhelming. We loved every wine we tried, but the Dreamer’s Pinot Noir really stood out it was smooth and full of character. The whole experience felt intentional, from the welcoming space to the stories behind the wines. You can tell there’s real heart behind this place. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area. CHO Wines is doing something special.

We were running late for our reservation at Cho Winery and expected to miss out or be rushed, but the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel welcome and relaxed, even with our kids! What really stood out was how incredibly kid-friendly the experience was. They had juice boxes, snacks, and even toys to keep the little ones happy while we enjoyed the tasting. Such a thoughtful touch that made a huge difference. As someone who isn’t usually a wine person, I was surprised by how much I genuinely enjoyed each pour. The wines were absolutely delicious, and the background knowledge they shared about each one made the tasting feel personal and engaging without being overwhelming. It was clear they cared deeply about their craft. Overall, it was such a positive, memorable experience—for both the adults and the kids! We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend Cho Winery to anyone looking for a relaxed, family-friendly wine tasting with top-notch service and amazing wines.

Me & my husband had an outstanding experience that exceeded our expectations. During a delightful wine tasting on the patio, we sampled six exceptional wines, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed. The breathtaking and tranquil view added to the overall ambiance, while the service was impeccable. I highly recommend Cho Wines for anyone seeking a memorable wine tasting experience.

One of the best wine tasting experiences I have ever had and I recently came back from Santa Rosa and Walla Walla. Each wine in the tasting menu was wonderful, balanced, and a "clean" taste. I brought my parents along and they were excited to go to the only Korean-America owned winery in Or. We loved the Dreamer Pinot Noir and took a bottle home with us. David was great and did our tasting in both English AND Korean so my mom could participate and learn about CHO wines too. My parents loved our time there.

As a wine industry professional AND a CHO Wines club member, I'm always impressed with the wines, my experience in the tasting room, and the setting. The staff is always so welcoming and inviting. On a recent afternoon, I stopped in to pick up my club wines, and everyone working in the tasting room said hello to me and chatted me up. I had not planned to taste wines, but they were so gracious and happy to see me that I decided to stay for a brief tasting. They truly know how to make you feel welcomed and valued. If you're considering a visit, don't hesitate booking it. Team CHO will take great care of you! (And the wines are lovely as well! 🥂)

My first visit to CHO. This is actually a 5+/5 review dispite my critique. I enjoyed my visit and the wine and charcuterie board was great. It's about half way between Portland and McMinnville. Thirty minutes from each. They have Indoor and outdoor seating. Inside is echo-y, amplifying all voices and sounds. Might make conversations challenging if the space is full of customers. I still enjoyed the modern design of the inside space. Outside was enjoyable with soft background music. The chairs where a bit too small for my size, leaving my bottom uncomfortably pressing on the bars of the backrest. The surface was also slippery. All this making it difficult to sit back and relax comfortably. The staff was friendly, and genuinely shared with joy and pride the description and history of each wine. The weather on my day of visit was beautiful! The view was impressive. I spotted many varieties of birds flying around on this lovely day. I enjoyed the wine tasting. I will return again for future wine tastings and special events.

Came with a friend to the event, and as someone who’s not the biggest fan of alcohol I have to say I had a good time. The owner was really nice and took time to explain to me about their story and introduce me to the drink I’m having, rosé. The view was spectacular, and the atmosphere was really relaxing. What surprised me the most is that rose city rosé was surprisingly good (considering I don’t like the taste of alcohol and only live off of bubble tea lolol) Would highly highly recommend this place to someone who loves wine. Ps: I also love the interior design, very sleek and minimalist 😍 Pps: whichever pizza catering they got today was phenomenal, it is SOOOO delicious (would love to know hahaha) And you know if a place is good when they have good taste in design and pizza 😉😂

I start with what happens to free speech? I posted same review on google and noticed my review has been deleted. No wonder the review on Google is so great. It's very manipulative and misleading. I went to Cho's tasting room with friends recently. Their parking lot is all gravel and no pavement for those who don't want your car chipped and etc. Tasting room is small and intimate with a very modern design. The tasting room was not busy when we arrived and were able to get seated immediately without a reservation. Outdoor seating was available, but with Oregon weather, it was too cold and we decided to get seated inside. All of us did their tasting. All the wines tasted, even the reds, were mediocre at best. Every wine tasted went into the dump bucket. We weren't sure why there are so many great reviews? Also, all the wines were expensive and we left disappointed. We did end up taking a bottle of Pinot home since the service was great. My husband tried the Pinot and did not enjoy it at all. He ended up using it for cooking.

First things first, super cute, very friendly , and would absolutely go back in a heartbeat. I had wanted to try CHO Wines for some time but was finally able to swing by with a friend who was visiting! woohoo~ It was fairly easy to make a reservation online and the estate tasting is $40 for 6 wines with the reserve tasting being $75. We opted for the estate and were able to get our desired time on a weekend without any issues -- reserved about one week in advance. The drive there is pretty beautiful and the tasting room itself is perched above the hills with a great view. We went on a rainy, cloudy day but the sun did peek out and clear up for us to see out into the distance. Even with the clouds, it was still an idyllic little spot so I wouldn't fret too much if it is the typical PNW rainy weather. The wines were all delicious and the chillable red was such a nice little mixture (pinot gris meets pinot noir) -- tempted me into a bottle which I am sure I will enjoy later~ No qualms there. Service was super friendly and I really appreciated the information provided about each pour. It was informative without being too cumbersome. I also love that they give a little bowl of Korean snacks to have with your wine; and additionally there is the option of a pretty nice looking charcuterie board to enjoy if you want a little more to snack on. All in all, this was a great wine tasting experience and I'm planning a trip back asap. Excited to see what else the produce and do in the future!

This review is way overdue! I had this draft saved and somehow life got in the way. Good thing is, this day was really memorable because I took my sister here who was visiting from California and it was also her birthday! We did not have reservations but they kindly accommodated us despite their full reservations. They asked to move us about two times from outdoors to indoors, but nonetheless it all worked out. We definitely loved the view this day as it overlooked the Willamette Valley. The wine, the food, the ambience was all a remarkable experience. I think my Sis and I both really liked their Rose City Rosé that day. Dave and Lois Cho were very warm and personable, making sure we felt welcomed and that our experience was enjoyable. Will definitely be back again!

My husband & I attended the Harvest Kickoff Party (Saturday at 1pm). I purchased tickets online and preordered food from the Doyaji Food Truck. Upon arrival we were promptly greeted by friendly smiling faces, from both the staff and the owners. We checked in, got our wristbands and food tickets and went straight inside to grab our first taste of the 2023 CHO Bubbles. Then we went over to the food vendor to hand over our ticket and we were given a number and a member of the staff helped us find a table in the shade (it was a very hot day). Shortly after we got settled at our table our food arrived and omg it was so good - the pork belly with griddled onions, purple rice, kimchi, and pickled daikon - paired nicely with the 2023 WV Chardonnay. After we finished eating we went inside to try the 2023 Chillable Red which was light and refreshing especially since it was such a hot day. Our last tasting was of the 2022 Dreamer's Pinot Noir, which was good. Oregon Pinots are my absolute fave. But of the wines we tried, we decided to take home a bottle of the Chillable red. I can't quite put my feelings into words but this winery is just vibey, in all the ways that other places just aren't. We immediately felt like we belonged here. IYKYK. Overall, the wine, the food, the views, the community, all made for an incredible experience. And with this winery being located so close to home, it will make it very easy to return. We are seriously considering becoming members so we can have priority access to their monthly event series.

I'm sorry it took so long to write this review after my amazing tasting experience, I am still reliving it and telling everyone about it!! This is a gorgeous space with beautiful modern designs but still has such a homey feel. This is entirely due to the intentional and thoughtful design by the owners, specifically Lois who facilitated our tasting. She truly made this a fun, elevated, and wonderful experience! Bonus that they are family and kid friendly with toys and applesauce and small water for my toddler. This first time mom appreciates this so much! Aside from the gorgeous place, inside and outside, the Cho family story is inspirational and you can't help but want to root for their success! Their wines really speak for themselves as well. Starting with their sparkling bubbly to the darker Syrah to round off, everything goes perfectly with the crunchy rice snacks and the charcuterie board (this was extra). Everything was fragrant and delicious, but my personal favorite was the chillable red!! What a novel concept! You can tell the love, sweat, and effort this family and all their staff have put into every single display and interaction at this winery and tasting room. Please come support them!

Wowzer new tasting room build out is GORGEOUS!!! Such a great vibe, modern, fancy with so much personal touch it's both inviting and welcoming!! Hubby and wife...David and Lois are first Korean wine makers here in Oregon and Amazing human beings!!! Oh by the way ...Amazing wine to boot!! Please go and support this family owned and operated winery!!!

Come for the wine (it's the first Korean American winery in Oregon!!), stay for the views (and snacks), return for the friendly atmosphere (and more wine). Fun weekend wine stop #2 with friends. Great team spending time talking with us and sharing more about their journey.

I've had the pleasure of visiting this new winery three times since they opened in April. Whether it was on a rainy day, a sunny day when we liked it so much that we became members, or just a spontaneous walk-in, the experience has always been delightful. The tasting room is stunning, modern, clean, and stylish. The outdoor patio is equally beautiful, and the cooling breeze at that altitude makes it perfect for long and warm Oregon summer. Booking is recommended, especially if you have a preference for indoor or outdoor seating, as the place can get quite busy. During my first visit, all the seats were taken. The owner couple and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, always smiling and making the atmosphere even more joyful. Their extensive explanations during the tastings add a special touch to the experience. One memorable moment was when Lois explained the different sparkling wine making techniques, including their blend of traditional and experimental methods. I'm not usually a fan of bubbly wines, but her intriguing explanation made me appreciate them more. They offer both estate and reserve tastings, with the same number of wines but different selections. The estate tasting features a great balance between bubbly, white, rosé, light red, and full-bodied red wines, providing a comprehensive tasting experience. I particularly enjoyed the reserve tasting, where I got to try various pinots, my favorite. Their vineyard is young, so they currently source most of their grapes from other vineyards, which adds an interesting variety. It was fascinating to taste how different techniques, terroirs, and vintages from the same Willamette Valley can produce such distinct flavors. An exciting perk of membership is adopting a vine in their founder's block, which is a great way to be part of their early journey. Additionally, they are the first Korean American winery in Oregon and host numerous collaboration events with AAPI ethnic cuisine restaurants and the community. The owners' journey to practice and learn winemaking before and after starting this venture is very inspiring. I look forward to seeing this winery grow and thrive even more in the future!

The first Korean-American winery in the United States and it is set in a beautiful tasting room in Willamette Valley! Cheers to that. You can get wines by the glass or do one of two tastings. The Reserve Tasting is $75 while the Estate Tasting is $40. You get six tastings for each tasting, a bubbly as a welcome drink, and a nostalgic Korean snack. Our tasting guide was wonderful and took us through each tasting as well as the history of the winery established by Dave Cho and is still in the very early stages of growing grapes. Happy to support. Happy drinking and remember: Don't deny, satisfy!

We have been watching them build the tasting room for ages while we headed over the hill to other wineries. The weather was lovely so we decided to drop in. It's super cute! Lots of great details. They offer two different flights: Estate tasting for $40 and the Reserve tasting for $75. We decided to get one of each and share them. Lots of varietals and unique pours (chillable red, what?!?). Can't wait to see what they do when they can use their own grapes! The owners were walking around pouring and all the employees were very friendly and knowledgeable. We will be back!

Absolutely the best winery and staff!! Highly recommend. Love their wines. Patio in the summer is wonderful. Great views.

Beautiful setting, cute tasting room and good vibes but the wine fell flat. I think this is the perfect place for beginning wine drinkers. The wine tastes watered down and I think does not live up to the price tag that they have per bottle. I felt underwhelmed but know that this is a newer winery. Looking forward to seeing what the future brings for them. As a last note, we go wine tasting throughout the year, we have been for years. I have never had a winery make me pay tastings, gratuity and booking fees up front for a group of six. We would have tipped more than what was charged if we weren't forced to pay it.

All 8 of us loved our time at Cho Wines. The wines were unique and interesting, and very good. The tasting room and the grounds are so charming and welcoming. We loved meeting Lois and the rest of the staff. Everyone is incredibly kind, patient, knowledgeable and fun to speak with. We had such a great time that we stayed for an extra hour after our tasting was over. We will definitely go back.

My new favorite winery. The outdoor views are breathtaking and the staff are incredibly kind.

Wonderful wine tasting experience. Got the best views on their patio, and we loved the wine!! The owners are very involved and friendly. Posting pics from here on instagram:)