For the last ten years, the customers at the Princeton Corkscrew have come to recognize anything from Chad Alexander as an amazing deal. Whether it is his Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays or Cabernets, anytime you see the Chad label you know that you are getting a wine that punches above its weight. The cuvées and sources change almost every year, but that’s what makes Chad special: He has a nose for the deals, no matter if the fruit is from Sonoma, Napa, Santa Barbara or the Willamette. Chad has worked closely with many wineries on the west coast, where he has an almost preternatural talent for knowing which top vineyards and producers have extra fruit they need to unload.

Chad's Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is an excellent example of the essence of Oregon Pinot. Brilliant ruby color with garnet highlights. Aromas of cherries, red berries and a touch of spice. On the palate, the Chad Pinot Noir wine is energetic and vibrant with an abundance of juicy berry fruit flavors with a subtle, underlying minerality that adds complexity. The tannins are soft and suave, the acidity fresh and invigorating. Chad’s Willamette Pinot Noir finishes silky smooth, elegant and wonderfully concentrated, lingering for just long enough to call you back to the glass for more. Fabulous accompaniment to salmon, pork or duck.