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.

The 2023 vintage was outstanding in the Sonoma Coast and Chad’s incredible fruit source is on display in every sip. The wine is aromatically dynamic, erupting from the glass with an hypnotic combination of ripe, crunchy berries and red flowers. This Cali Pinot offers an irresistible balance of juicy berry richness and nervy vibrancy. The palate delivers both freshness and depth as the wine unfolds across the tongue, culminating in a long, lively finish. This is truly an electric bottle of American Pinot — one that even this Burgundian had no trouble falling in love with! This wine will pair beautifully with roast veal tenderloin served with caramelized wild mushroom polenta or pan-seared pork chops over ratatouille.