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Laurel Vineyard Pinot Noir | $75 The sunrise to Cho Vineyards’ sunset. Laurel Vineyard is situated on the east facing slope at 1,000 ft on the highest peak of the Willamette Valley, Bald Peak. Grown on unique windblown volcanic Laurelwood soil. Handpicked. A mix of blackberry and raspberry, black tea and earth. Fine tannins and…

Blanc de Noirs | $145 Library Wine: CHO Blanc de Noirs begins with Pinot Noir grapes from Laurel Vineyard. Grown on the windblown volcanic loess of Laurelwood soil at 1000 ft elevation on this picturesque site on Bald Peak. “Bright raspberry and orange zest aromas punctuated by a touch of sage butter. Zooming acidity ushers…

CHO Bubbles | $36 A refreshing, approachable bubbly highlighting the abundance of our most beloved grapes in the valley. Sustainably farmed, whole cluster pressed. Dave Cho continues the mission of bringing sexy back to Oregon Pinot Gris. Appellation: Willamette Valley AVA Alc: 12.5% Technical Data: Blend of handpicked 85% Pinot Gris, 15% Chardonnay. Chardonnay from…

Chillable Red | $45 In a sea of rosé, we present to you a chillable red wine. Made with the desire to appease the tannin lovers on a hot summer day. This chillable red is sure to be the talk of your summer BBQs. Pairs with: summer BBQs, steak salad Technical data: Made from 67%…

Rose City Rosé | $38 A love letter from wine country to Portland. In partnership with Make Portland, advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy’s initiative to invest in culture, engage in community, and celebrate all things that make Portland special, the Chos dedicate this rose to Portland with a message in a bottle. Sustainably farmed, 100%…

Willamette Valley Chardonnay | $36 An exciting time for Oregon Chardonnay. Willamette Valley Chardonnay is getting noticed worldwide for its quality. A nice balance between stonefruit and mouthwatering citrus, smooth mouthfeel. 100% handpicked Chardonnay. Sustainably farmed at the foothills of the Chehalem Mountains. Appellation: Willamette Valley AVA Winemaking: French oak barrel feremented. 20% new French…

Rocks Syrah | $75 Made with 100% syrah from Hallowed Stones Vineyard in the coveted Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA. One of the most distinctive AVAs in the US with savory, umami-like characteristics derived from the cobbled stone soils and specialized farming practices. Employing a vertical shoot positioned (VSP) trellis system with a low cordon…

Dreamer’s Reserve Pinot Noir | $65 A reserve select from Dave’s favorite barrels from varying vineyards across the Willamette Valley. Handpicked, sustainably sourced. A mix of blackberry and blueberry, black tea and allspice. Fine tannins and pulsing acidity. Technical data: Barrel select blend of Pinot Noir from varying elevations across the Laurelwood District AVA. Clones…

Pinot Noir Pétillant-Naturel Dave coins this a “method Dave” pet-nat. Whole cluster pressed, fermented to dry in stainless steel tanks, tiraged like a champagne style bubbly, but released without disgorgement or dosage. Bright, fresh, tart red fruit with dried earth. Pairs with: adobado tacos, fried chicken, French fries Technical data: Appellation: Willamette Valley AVA Alcohol:…

Yes, Cho is our last name, but to us the name C-H-O symbolizes the celebration of our commonality. It became very evident during Dave’s early chemistry classes that his last name was in nearly every chemical equation. All living matter predominantly consists of the most basic elements – carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (CHO). The basic…