Chatham Wine & Liquor
Fine selections from around the world – and around the corner
We have tastings every Saturday 1:00-5:00!
Chatham Wine & Liquor is a fine wine and liquor shop in the historic village of Chatham in Columbia County, New York, with a knowledgeable and friendly staff. Our broad selection of wines includes a unique, curated selection from small vineyards around the world as well as well-known labels – all at reasonable prices to fit every budget. Our large selection of spirits includes a special focus on locally produced small-batch distilleries, and our collection of aperitifs, digestifs, and amari (Italian digestifs) is unrivaled.
We are open New Year's Eve 10-7. We are closed New Year's Day.
Wishing All a Happy 2026!
Champagne
The joy of champagne begins long before the first sip, starting with the ritual of the "pop" and the sight of delicate bubbles rising like stars in a glass. The cool, crisp weight of the liquid is balanced by a creamy "mousse" that tingles on the tongue, often carrying elegant notes of toasted brioche, citrus, and white flowers.
It is the universal shorthand for celebration, instantly elevating a fleeting moment into a lasting memory, and what better way to welcome in the New Year. One could say its effervescence seems to invite a sense of optimism which is always a good way to start a new year.
Perfect pairings - fried chicken (believe it or not), triple cream cheeses, caviar, sushi and sashimi and oysters. But then again, we like to drink it with anything.
Some of our offerings -
The Usual Suspects
Dom Perignon, Taittinger, Veuve Cliquot, Piper Heidsieck
Grower Champagne
Pierre Gimmonet, Goutorbe Bouillot, Egly Oriet, Emile Paris (grower like)
Other Sparkling
Gruet Blanc de Blanc, Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace, Brundlmayer Brut, Domain Rolet Cremant du Jura, Argyle Blanc de Blancs
We also have a large selection of Proseccos.
We wish everyone a Very Happy New Year!
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What People Say About Us
"Great selection and great customer service. I finally found my favorite gin there (Nordes from the North of Spain). Very knowledgeable people who always have the time to help (even bringing the bag out to the curb for me!)
Highly recommend."
Sandy LaBelle
"This is absolutely my favorite wine and liquor store. Karen, the owner, goes out of her way to get a wine I have tasted or would like to taste. She is very knowledgeable and gets to know her customers so well that her recommendations to try something new are spot on."
Dina Cuomo
"My husband and I stopped in while visiting my family over Christmas and managed to swing a tasting of some local whiskeys and we were so impressed by the fellow's knowledge of what he was serving. I'm finishing the last of the rye tonight and have made a mental note to get more. Next time we are in the area, we will be sure to stop in and try something new."
Sara Ewen
"Far and away, the best wine retailer in Columbia County. Wine selections sensitively and knowledgeably curated. What a gift!"
Carl Berg
It was with tremendous sadness that we announced the passing of our dearest friend and colleague, Peter Cervi, who succumbed to heart failure on Monday, March 10, 2025. Peter was a great lover of life, a passionate volunteer and a warm and genuine friend to many. He thrived on his work with us and truly enjoyed engaging with our customers. He often said he would work here for free if we couldn't keep him on. Peter will be remembered as a great lover of humanity who had time and interest for all. Our loss is beyond words.