About Us

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 of wines 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.

Peter Anthony Cervi 1941 - 2025

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.

Our Staff

Karen Kaczmar - Owner

Karen has studied wine and taught wine tasting since l978. She is a recipient of a certificate from the American Sommelier Society and the Level 3 Award from The Wine & Spirits Education Trust.

Jonathan Anders - Manager

Jonathan has a fine palate for both wines and spirits, with a specialty in the flavor nuances of small batch bourbons and ryes. He is also a visual artist who works in graphite pencil.

Brandywine – Director, PR

Brandywine performs in the windows at night and in the early mornings, and attracts passersby with her unique beauty, antics and personality. She was rescued from the road as a baby by Summer Brennan, Cat Rescuer in Chief of these parts. Summer nursed her and, with the help of AnimalKind in Hudson, put her back in good health and presented her to us.

Check out #NiteCapCat by Jonathan!