I love cheap wine. Not just any cheap wine. Good cheap wine…read more Actually I strongly believe, that with so much good wine on the market, there is no reason to ever pay more than $20 for an incredible bottle. And that you should be able to get very good wine for much less. Wine stores do not generally tend to agree with me on this. Most stores only sell rot-gut for under $10. Not this place. In fact, they have an entire wall dedicated to highly regarded and reviewed, inexpensive wines under $10. This puts them on my short list of places to buy wine out here. If you want rot-gut, well, they have that too. But seriously, pony up the extra $2 and get something that's actually good. Still would like to see a Trader Joe's, or find a place that sells close-outs but this will do for now.

Save yourself some time and drive to Empire Wine and Liquor on Central Ave. Staff is friendly and…read morebetter selection. Stopped in the 20 Mall liquor store today looking for a specific product. Pretty big store, that I visited previously, so I was confident that they would carry the product I was searching for (or one of a few similar items). The clerk tried to help but referred me to his his boss to see if they carried or could order what I was looking for. The "boss" recommended a product that was in no way similar and made snide comments after I thanked them for their help and left. You can't compete when you're rude to the customers.

This store has different names depending on where you search. The sign over the door says "Westmere…read moreWine and Spirit." On Google you'll find both "Westmere Wine & Liquor" and "Westmere Liquor Store," and here on Yelp, it's also "Westmere Liquor Store." But they're all the same place, at 1810 Western Avenue. For a relatively small space, it's amazing how much they carry and just how well organized it is. The wines dominate the middle aisles. On the right, you have some New York State wines, and you've also got Asian selections, including a large variety of Sake. On the left, you have your liquors, and these are competitively priced. Plus, given how close it is to my home, it's very convenient for me.

Truly top-notch!!! Prices are phenomenal and they are always friendly and accommodating!read more

I finally had the chance to visit Laviano in their expanded site. They've made a good thing better…read more The extra space has allowed them to expand their inventory and organize it really well. Wine dominates the floor, but the last aisle has an excellent selection of liquors, prominently featuring tequilas and whiskeys. And those whiskies are priced very competitively. The expansion was definitely a good thing!

I have purchased items at this store several times over the years. I have always found the staff…read moreto be very helpful and friendly. They have a nice selection and are always knowledgeable and willing to make suggestions. I recommend giving this business a try. Their prices are competitive and they just expanded their store so there is even more availability.

When I moved to the Albany area from Dutchess County, I knew one of the places I would miss the…read moremost was Half Time. This store took care of any angst I might have had. The selection is almost as good overall, and better when you take into consideration all of the New York State beers available, especially upstate (I had no idea there were so many new breweries in the Glens Falls area, for example). It's very well organized as well. Whenever my beer-enjoying friends are in the area, this is a must-stop.

The Brew Crew at Westmere Beverage is, hands down, the best staff and store in the Capitol District…read morefor beer. Have been going here for years and it continues to improve. Highly recommended for selection, price, knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Great people and service amazing selection. Prefer it to other stores in the area.plenty of parking…read morespace as well.

Daily Gazette's best place to buy Wine for a reason. Everything you need from the basics to rare…read moreimports you won't find anywhere else. On top of that, of of the best spirits collections the Capital region has to offer.