Shopping: Spirits and Tours
Hudson-Chatham Winery
Situated on the former Brisklea Farms Ayrshire Dairy with views stretching to the Berkshires and Catskills, the Hudson-Chatham Winery celebrates the spirit of Columbia County's — and New York state's — agricultural and historical heritage. The winery features a full selection of fine wines and ports as well as regional cheeses, spreads, and syrups.
Open Saturday 11am-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm and by appointment
Location: 1900 Rte. 66, Ghent
Contact: 518-392-2598
www.hudson-chathamwinery.com
Chatham Brewing
Brewed fresh, brewed local, Chatham Brewing's fine selection of
beers are brewed in the British tradition using the finest hops and malts available. These top-fermented ales are unfiltered, giving them a unique, lively character, and are available at many dining establishments in Columbia County. Custom and signature brews available for special events and restaurants. Growlers and kegs are available at the brewery located just off Main Street, Chatham, and you can see the process if you stop by most Saturdays.
30 Main Street, Chatham
(518) 697-0202
www.chathambrewing.com
Harvest Spirits
The first distillery in New York to be able to offer tastings and retail sale directly out of the distillery, Harvest Spirits has converted one of the massive cold storage rooms at Golden Harvest Farms into the region's newest micro-distillery. Harvest Spirits makes alcohol from nature's most perfect fruit: the apple, with apples grown on-site. Apples are grown, where they are pressed, fermented, distilled and bottled at the same location. Come see how this incredible tasting vodka is made. Currently open by appointment only. Opening to the public every weekend this Summer and Fall.
3074 US Route 9, Valatie
(518) 758-2920
www.harvestspirits.com
