With rustic brick-edge floors and a farmhouse aesthetic, Fulton and Forbes is a new wine and spirits shop in Ancram that evokes the appeal of rural vineyards and distilleries. The wine selection focuses on classics from around the world with an emphasis on small, independent growers and producers as well as Northeast spirits in an English cottage-style setting. Owner/operator Rachel Merriam trained at the CIA before achieving a Bachelor’s in hospitality management. She developed a passion for wine while working at Michelin-starred Union Square restaurant Casa Mono, and brings this honed sensibility to the curation of Fulton & Forbes wine and spirits selection. Casual complimentary tastings take place every Friday with Merriam available to discuss the wines and answer questions. The shop also sells drinkware, barware, and other goodies for the home.
Marie Doyon is a Digital Editor for Chronogram Magazine, focusing on local news and events in the Kingston area of New York. With a passion for food and drink, Marie covers the latest restaurant openings, menu launches, and culinary events in the Hudson Valley region.