The mid-Hudson Valley has firmly established itself as a premier culinary region, but a breathtaking new property is quietly setting a completely new standard for luxury and beverage curation.
Klocke Estate in Claverack, NY, is not just a 160-acre regenerative farm and working distillery—it is undoubtedly the most luxurious dining destination in Upstate New York. Designed by the visionary Ken Fulk, the estate features sweeping, panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains and an opulent tasting room that rivals the great Cognac houses of Europe.
While Executive Chef Becky Kempter has designed a spectacular, hyper-local Hudson Valley menu with a curated wine list to match, it is the estate’s unprecedented “spirits-first” philosophy that truly sets it apart.
To complement their own terroir-driven apple brandies, Klocke Estate offers a staggering list of over 100 global brandies. It is a masterclass in spirits education, allowing guests to taste Klocke’s homegrown Hudson Valley expressions right alongside some of the rarest and most celebrated Cognacs, Armagnacs, and Calvados in the world.
- For your summer dining and beverage coverage:
- The Destination Dining Room: An unparalleled luxury dining experience where Chef Kempter engineers dishes in direct dialogue with the estate’s massive brandy archive and curated wine list.
- The New Daytime Experience: Launching this month, Klocke is expanding to five-day service (Wed-Sun) and introducing a French-inspired outdoor Crêpe Cart (12 PM – 4 PM). It offers an elegant afternoon of savory galettes and sweet crêpes flambéed with Klocke Brandy.
