The Princeton Corkscrew Wine Shop

01/19/2025

The Corkscrew is closed today due to the impending snow ❄️ Stay cozy at home and keep an eye on your inbox or in our App as we share a few Snow Day Wine Specials…

01/14/2025

Last chance for a transcendent Bordeaux Blanc! Laurent writes, “We have just received our final shipment of outstanding Blanc. Don’t miss this last chance to bring home this delicious !

There is so much to love about this wine... It’s one of the finest expressions of white Bordeaux from the Pessac-Léognan region. White Bordeaux is one of the most shamefully underappreciated (and often undervalued) white wines in the world and you would be hard-pressed to find many examples better than Château Brown’s 2020 vintage. The exotic combination of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc fermented and aged in oak barrels produce wines of incredible depth, richness and tension that will please lovers of white Burgundy, but also fans of aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is perfect to drink now, yet has the complexity and structure to age gracefully and offer lots of pleasure years down the road.”

2020 Château Brown Pessac-Léognan Blanc
Usually $45, take advantage of our best price of $39.75/bottle (over 11% off!) for this week only (1/13/25 through 1/19/25).

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We offer curbside pickup, FREE local delivery, and nationwide shipping.

01/09/2025

On special now: a modern white from Slovenia’s oldest winery! 🇸🇮 Laurent writes, “Ptujska Klet is the oldest and largest winery in Slovenia. Its cellars—which create an intricate labyrinth beneath the entire city of Ptuj—date to 1239 and house the city’s famous wine archive which possesses all vintages since 1946. During the 19th century, the cellar expanded with many bourgeois families adding their own to the existing underground structure. Today, the estate is comprised of over 300 hectares of vineyards grown in clayey-gravel and marl soils. The vines are planted on steeply-terraced slopes on both banks of the Drava river. Winemaker Bojan Kobal crafts exceptional varietal and blended wines from Welshriesling, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Yellow Muscat, Traminer, Furmint, Pinot Blanc, and Rizvanec for their whites and Pinot Noir, Blaufrankisch and Žametovka for their reds. Ptujska Klet Haložan White offers supreme quality, value and drinkability (and it comes in a liter bottle!) Don’t miss this chance to grab some bottles of the Corkscrew’s newest addition at a ridiculous price!”

On special now:
Ptujska Klet Haložan White
Usually $16, take advantage of our best price of $13.60/bottle (15% off!) for this week only (1/8/25 through 1/14/25).

01/08/2025

Cozy up with our Winter Terroir Case: a selection of 12 wines, curated for the season! ❄️ Including sparkling, white, red, rosé, and port, the winter Terroir Case comes packed with a tasting and pairing guide.

Our Winter Terroir Case is a proud representation of the Princeton Corkscrew Wine Shop, as our core philosophy is based on providing great wine for the everyday wine drinker. See the full list of wines by tapping to our website!

📦 Order online for pickup, free local delivery, or nationwide shipping, or stop by the shop on to pick one up.

12/31/2024

We’re here for your last minute NYE supplies! 🥂 The Corkscrew is open until 7pm tonight, and closed on New Year’s Day.

12/29/2024

A special offering from a Burgundy Superstar 🥂 Laurent writes, “Since I first started working with Agnès Paquet, her stunning reds and whites immediately became staples of our Burgundy selection at the shop. Though, in the beginning, we received just a case of Agnès off-the-charts sparkling wine: her Crémant de Bourgogne. She only produces a miniscule amount of this delicious wine, so our allotment wasn’t much at the start. Luckily, as our relationship developed and my persistence, I was able to steadily increase our allocation of all her wines, including her sensational Crémant.

This is just the second time I have been able to offer it as a special in time for your New Year’s celebrations. If you’re still in search of what you will be popping and toasting with come New Year’s Eve or you are just looking to add to your sparkling supply, do not miss out on this gorgeous Crémant from one of Burgundy’s cult superstars: Domaine .”

Domaine Agnès Paquet
Cremant de Bourgogne
Usually $29, take advantage of our best price of $24.65/bottle (15% off!) for this week only (12/29/24 through 1/4/25).

12/22/2024

Last minute shoppers, we’ve got you covered: our Holiday Terroir Case is an exceptional gift for anyone who enjoys wine or who wants to learn more about wine. It’s also the perfect gift for your friends, family or business associates during this busy season! 🎁 A curated selection of 12 bottles, packaged in our beautiful custom boxes with wine tasting notes and food pairing recommendations included inside. They are packed and ready to be picked up — just give us a call, send us an email or click through to our website. We’ll have the cases ready for pick-up whenever you stop by, or as always, we offer free local delivery for 12 bottles or more.

11/02/2024

Today: free wine tasting with Clotilde Davenne of ! Drop by from 1-6pm to sip and discuss a selection of amazing Burgundy wines. With over three and a half decades of winemaking experience, Clotilde Davenne crafts exquisite wines which display an inimitable sense of place and have been a wonderful part of our Burgundian selection for the past several years.

10/26/2024

Free Bordeaux tasting today with Jean-Christophe Mau, owner and winemaker of Château Brown at the shop from 1-6pm! 🍷 This is Jean-Christophe’s first visit to the Corkscrew, but it is sure to be a well-attended tasting given the popularity of Château Brown wines! We will be showcasing the new vintages of Jean-Christophe’s red and whites and he will be on hand all afternoon to answer any of your questions. And don’t forget to invite your friends to this not-to-be-missed event…

We hope to see you here!

10/08/2024

Free wine tasting: join us at the shop this Saturday, October 12th as we welcome Gladys Wintermantel of Domaine ! Bott Frères has been one of our core producers for over a decade and is always one of our busiest tastings of the year. Drop in from 1-6pm to meet Gladys and enjoy a sampling of Alsatian wines!

09/24/2024

Two fall tastings have been added to the calendar. 🗓️ Drop by the Princeton Corkscrew to meet & sip wine with a few exceptional producers at these upcoming free wine tastings:
🍷 Domaine Bott Frères, Alsace, France
Saturday October 12, 2024 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

🍷 Château Brown, Bordeaux, France
Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

View our events calendar here: https://princetoncorkscrew.com/events/

09/09/2024

Saturday: get your ticket and join the Corkscrew team as we serve a selection of favorites at the ’s annual Pop Up Beer & Wine Garden! ☀️”Local brews, refreshing vino, live music, grill, and games – all you have to do is show up and have fun! There’s never been an easier – or more fun – way to support your local arts council.” Tickets are available on their website: https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/beer-wine-24/

08/05/2024

Our biggest sale of the season 🎉 It's that time of year again: our Summer Sale is back! Each summer we celebrate our wonderful Corkscrew customers who have remained so loyal to us over the 28 years that we have been in business in downtown Princeton.

📲 Shop in store, online, or in the app to enjoy some wonderful discounts! This week only, take 15% off all cases (12 bottles or more, mix-and-match). Sale ends 8/11/24.

Princeton Corkscrew Wine Shop offers Shipping & Delivery:
🚙 FREE delivery in the area
📦 We ship nationwide

07/27/2024

Summer sipping: our Summer Terroir Sample Case is the signature selection of the Princeton Corkscrew Wine Shop, with 12 bottles perfect for pairing with you summer BBQ or while relaxing poolside. 12 bottles for $150 (value: $186.50)

This sampler is perfect for anyone who enjoys wine, who wants to learn more about wine, or who is looking to expand their knowledge of countries, regions and grape varietals. It also makes a great, easy gift for any of your friends, family or business clients.

The Corkscrew proudly features wines from artisan producers who take great pride in the quality of their vineyards and the exacting standards by which they vinify their wines.

Our Summer Terroir Case presents 12 bottles, a mix of some of our favorite wines in the shop, all exceptional values in their own right, and includes tasting notes and food pairings for each, all at an amazing discount!

Shop now for pickup, free local delivery, or shipping:

Princeton Corkscrew Summer Terroir Case -

07/26/2024

"No wine in this region is a better value, none period," declared Laurent about one of this week's wine specials, from historic Saint-Estèphe Château. He writes, "the village of Saint-Estèphe long ago was officially named Saint-Estèphe de Calon. Today, the Chateau Calon Ségur is a Third Growth classified cru, one of five in this village, though it was the first and oldest estate in the commune.

Le C de Calon Ségur is a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a small portion of Cabernet Franc and a touch of Petit Verdot. The wine is brooding and concentrated, opaque with a rich core. While swirling the glass, earthy aromas abound, but the wine is slightly introverted in a very enticing way. Mid-palate, the wine exhibits nuances of dark berry fruits with baking spices and a vibrant and fresh acidity. It is intense with a ripe, chiseled tannic structure, as well as an iron and graphite minerality. A solid classic for sure from an exceptional 2020 vintage, which can be drunk today (decant for at least an hour) or aged for a decade. I will surely put a case in my cellar."

On special now: Château Calon Ségur - Le C de Calon Ségur
Usually $37, take advantage of 10% off 1-5 bottles ($33.30/BTL) and 15% off 6+ bottles ($31.45/BTL) for this week only (7/22/24 through 7/28/24).

Stock your cellar now: https://www.princetoncorkscrew.com/wines/Chateau-Calon-Segur-Le-C-de-Calon-Segur-2020-w7666895df?mc_cid=4064d24aa8&mc_eid=e3d3287d9910

07/24/2024

This summer’s hit Chardonnay is BACK-IN-STOCK!!!🙌 is a 160 acre mountain estate stewarded by winemaker Martin Bernal-Hafner. Martin practices sustainable farming, preferably with regenerative and beyond-organic farming methods. Vineyards — planted in the late 1980’s — are high-density, featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay. These vineyards are a resilient ecosystem where diverse cover crops, compost and worm-casting extracts and sheep for mowing are all employed. Minimal organic spray, no-till farming and no herbicides are also utilized to help craft transparent, exquisitely balanced and age-worthy estate wines. The Alta Orsa line highlights the unique expressions of single vineyards, while the Orsa wines, like today’s Chardonnay, offer genuine representations of North Coast appellations.

On special now: Alta Orsa Winery
Orsa Chardonnay
Usually $25, take advantage of 10% off 1-5 bottles ($22.50/BTL), 15% off 6-11 bottles ($21.25/BTL) and 20% off 12+ bottles ($20/BTL) for this week only (7/24/24 through 7/30/24).

07/16/2024

"On the off chance that I run out of rosé at home during the summer, my next go-to, "beat-the-heat" wine is—without question—Loire Sauvignon Blanc," Laurent writes. "Dry and crisp... vibrant and refreshing... with an amazing marriage of electric acidity and superb minerality, Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley is wonderfully equipped to handle the hottest days of the year!

Introducing Château de Quinçay's thirst-quenching Touraine blanc! This is an absolutely delicious wine made by an incredible, sixth-generation family-owned and run estate: exactly the type of winemakers we love to support and promote here at the Corkscrew. Do not miss out on this spectacular summer sipper, the ultimate combination of refreshment, quality and value."

On special now: Château de Quinçay Touraine Blanc
Usually $16, take advantage of 10% off 1-5 bottles ($14.40/BTL) and 15% off 6+ bottles ($13.60/BTL) for this week only (7/12/24 through 7/18/24).

Shop now: https://www.princetoncorkscrew.com/wines/Chateau-de-Quincay-Touraine-Blanc-2023-w5757760k6?mc_cid=5b451c8440&mc_eid=e3d3287d99

07/15/2024

Wine on the way! Did you know we offer FREE shipping +10% off cases in NJ, and can ship nationwide? ✈️ Get your favorite bottles shipped to the shore, to the mountains, or to wherever your summer adventures are taking you.

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