About Us
Owned by Laurent Chapuis, Princeton Corkscrew has catered to wine connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike for over 20 years. The Corkscrew possesses one of the finest international selections of hand-crafted, small-production wines; you’ll have trouble finding your ordinary name brands here. Instead, you’ll experience firsthand the passion these family-owned brands put into each and every bottle. It’s just one reason why we’re rated as one of the best local wine shops in New Jersey, as well as a favorite of tourists and online shoppers from across the United States and beyond.
Why We’re Different
We believe that timeless, unforgettable wine is created from elevated winemaking standards lacked by mass-produced labels. Our mission is to laud and promote the hard work, passion and voice of each individual winemaker. That’s why we only offer an array of artisanal wine from hardworking farmers who love the land they work on and the wines they produce, featuring dozens of world-renowned regions.
What’s on Our Shelves
Featuring hundreds of North American, South American, and European wines from over 20 countries, there is truly a bottle for every taste and palate at Princeton Corkscrew. Whether you’re looking for refreshing whites, bold reds or memorable roses, you’ll find countless options ranging from the most recent vintages to bottles dating back to the early 1900s. When you shop our entire selection, you’ll be able to choose from carefully picked treasures such as sake, kosher selections, dessert wines, sherries and much more.
What to Expect from Your Experience
It’s not just our selection of the finest family-owned wines that sends our customers home happy and coming back for more. It’s also our commitment to customer service and unrivaled respect of our products that make all who choose Princeton Corkscrew eager to return.
When you enter our doors in search of the perfect bottle, you won’t be on your own. Our educated and passionate staff is extremely knowledgeable about the varietals and techniques used to craft each wine we carry, helping you find the perfect flavor and sweetness level.
To ensure you’re always receiving the highest quality, our entire wine shop is temperature-controlled around the clock and always kept at 58º. Whether you’re looking for a bottle for a party or a new addition to your impressive collection, every bottle you purchase from Princeton Corkscrew is kept in a stable cellar environment up until the moment you bring it home.
More than a Local Wine Shop
Princeton Corkscrew is open seven days per week at 49 Hulfish St. in Princeton. Not local to the Princeton area or New Jersey? No problem. You can take advantage of our online ordering to have the wines you desire shipped to most states. For more information or to place an order, contact us today at 609-430-1200.