This is a very nice little wine and liquor shop. Brenda is super helpful in helping you find…read moresomething you would like if you aren't sure what you want and will order bottles if they don't have it in stock. With the understanding that distributors like to accommodate the larger stores with really hard to find bottles.

Amazing customer service and a great selection of wines & spirits. Always willing to track down…read morewhat you are looking for if they don't have it too! Charming store located right in the main st of Valatie. Free in store tastings are frequently held as well!

The new management of Hudson Wine Merchants is not community-minded like its founders. Example:…read moreThey made their staff whine before the SLA to oppose a liquor license for a new shop which would have been located miles and miles outside of Hudson--claiming that it would cause too much competition for them. Absolutely ridiculous: HWM is a high-end niche business based on Warren Street's fancy clientele. A liquor store across from a gas station two towns away, selling Wild Turkey and Popov, was no threat to HWM. I was a regular when Michael and Marianne owned HWM, but I'll never spend another penny thete because of this petty behavior against a great Livingston family.

Cool store with a great and unique collection of wine and spirits. Also, friendly staff to help…read morewith any questions you might have.

Based on the Yelp reviews, and this being a small locally owned business I was prepared to really…read morelike this place. Alas, what a disappointment. I went on a Saturday late afternoon, and a crowd of older people who have gone to seed was crowding a tasting bar where free wine samples were being poured. As I perused their wine selection a seller invited me to taste wine; the large gang greedily dominated the area where the wine was being poured and were well lit, loud, and uninviting. There was no way to break in and it wasn't welcoming. Some came and went but none were buying anything; they were there for the free taste and free grub. As I looked at bottles of wine I was almost mowed down by a woman who lumbered in, grabbed a hunk of bread and spinach dip that she failed to wipe off her face, and muscled up to get a free drink (she quickly returned later to feed some more.) It was quite a spectacle. Frankly, I was pretty grossed out. It wasn't the scene I expected in Delmar. The wine selection is quite thin; the spirits almost non-existent. I did buy a few bottles of wine; I've opened two: a Macon which is mediocre to bad, and an Argentine pinot noir which was simply awful. Neither was inexpensive. I can only imagine the Chablis I bought will be equally bad. The saleswoman was pleasant, if disinterested. She was civil but while not busy her priority was getting my card rung and me on my way. It's a mystery how this place stays in business.

The Michael M. review is so off in both tone and particulars that it should be completely ignored…read more Jim's tastings are a joy to attend. He thoughtfully selects wines that typify a region or a type and ably expounds on them with grace and wit. As to the attendees having "gone to seed,". Mr. M is apparently ignorant of the truism that wines and people improve with age . It is a fun, intelligent, knowledgeable and gracious group who welcome all.

The store changed hands some time ago. The new owners don't seem to be present. The staff member…read morethey have there doesn't know anything about anything. The prices are higher on the same items they haven't sold through from the previous owners. Just after the store changed hands, I ordered some bottles online. When I got to the store, the price was higher. They honored it and then took the item down from the website. It's now just a generic liquor store that sells some decent things at an elevated price. Don't expect any help close to what you'd get from the former crew.

This place has gone downhill since Jamie sold it recently. Wines that should never be out of stock…read moreare frequently out. Getting very cluttered in the isles.

Greg, bob, and Tyson three extremely genuine gentleman that cater what wine your specifically…read morelooking for. Whether it's your very first wine, to a customer specific request, they will help you find the bottle of wine you're looking for. These three gentleman do not push you to purchase anything, they're easy going and friendly. They host wine sampling nights on Friday evenings. Update: 7/30/2018 Even after moving out of center square, I still travel down here from Saratoga Springs to purchase my wine. This store is a hidden gem, it may not be as big as empire wine or all star wine and liquors in Latham, but it has all the hard to acquire, high quality selections that nether store offers. For example, I can not obtain the 2014 Domaine Eden Pinot Noir anywhere else but Capital wines. Other stores sell the more expensive, the same vineyard Pinot noir but from the Santa Barbara location. This year marks their ten year anniversary in business, and they provide such a inspirational selection of high-quality wines, it's my personal favorite wine store when I'm buying wine for someone special, cheers :)

Awesome neighborhood wine shop! Small selection, but lovingly cultivated with some lovely higher…read moreend choices as well. Staff is also warm and welcoming. Can't recommend it enough!

Went here for the first time last night with a friend: gotta say it's such a cute space to have a…read moredrink with a buddy! Decent selection of beers/ciders etc. The manager will is very personable! I didn't get to check the food menu but if I remember correctly, there's snacks to order and other locations close by

This was a cool spot. The 'front' room where you walk in makes you think this place is tiny, but…read morethe room off to the side more than doubles the whole place. Chill music, chill overal vibe, pretty decent beer list, and a cool rotation special offers pending on day of the week, and a HH. Wish this place was around when I went to college here. Will def recommend to friends who go to Albany.

What a ripoff! I bought a bottle of bourbon which should go for $20, 25, maybe even 27, 28 -- and…read morethey charged me 38 bucks! Won't catch me in that joint ever again! RIPOFF!

The owner of this liquor store is amazing. She will go above and beyond for any and all of your…read moreliquor needs! I am planning a wedding and needed help with everything- liquor, bartenders, bar supplies- and Gina, the owner of this location was ON IT. She is every knowledgeable about other local vendors in the area (food, breweries, etc.) and she was SO accommodating when it came time to taste wines to be served at the wedding and even ordering a particular wine that they do not normally stock for me. I am beyond satisfied with the service I have received so far! 100% recommend! The shop itself is very cute, located right in Tannersville.

Things Beer World Has…read more 1. Huge, wide aisles filled with an enormous selection of beer. Including: 2. More Belgians than anyone in Catskill has any business having. And... 3. Thirty racks of Natty Light. (They cover all the bases.) 4. A guy behind the counter who knows everything he has, and where it is. 5. A nice selection of beers on tap for growlers. 6. Me, passed out in a corner.* 7. A Beer Cave, kept gloriously cold for kegs and such. 8. A wall of glasses for the different beers available. And gift packs. 9. Bud Light Lime.** 10. A Make-Your-Own 6-pack area, featuring curious single beers. 11. It's own Redemption Center. Because recycling is good for the planet. 12. Mexican Coke. 13. Copious amounts of cigars, huge bags of loose tobacco, and more Swisher Sweets than should exist in the world. Essentially, Beer World has everything that any beer lover would ever really want, as well as a lot of other things besides. If you live in the area, and you like beer, you should probably get over here. ___________ *Subject to availability. **I don't care what you've heard, we didn't buy it, and nobody in my family drinks it so often that they refer to it as The BLL.

Solid beer selection. Lots of craft and local options. I picked up a four pack of a kolsch from…read moreMill House based in Poughkeepsie, NY.