by Maddy Walters-Nicholson | Nov 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
by team member Philip The Amps team have visited our great friends at Henners numerous times, but this was the first time we have taken customers to visit the Vineyards and Winery. This was very much a path finding trip for us to repeat and also let customers know...
by Danielle | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
We make gifting easy by delivering nationwide to individuals or businesses. As the festive season approaches, we know how busy things get so that’s why we make Christmas gifting simple, thoughtful, and stress-free. Whether you’re thanking clients, celebrating your...
by Danielle | Oct 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
As the leaves turn and the evenings draw in, there’s no better time to pour a glass of something golden, rich and a little mysterious… orange wine! Despite the name, these wines have nothing to do with oranges. Instead, their beautiful colour comes from the way...
by Maddy Walters-Nicholson | Oct 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the most iconic partnerships we can think of, Champagne Bollinger and James Bond. The partnership officially began in 1979 with the film ‘Moonraker’, although Bollinger was mentioned years before in the ‘Diamonds are Forever’ book (1956). Since then the...
by Maddy Walters-Nicholson | Oct 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
The International Wine Challenge are globally recognised awards, with many different categories for Winemakers and Wines. This year Nyetimber took home two of the awards. Cherie Spriggs, the head winemaker at Nyetimber (who their Demi-Sec cuvee is named after) took...
by Maddy Walters-Nicholson | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
by team member Ashley On the 12th September, we held one of our specialist tastings in our Market Place shop for just 14 guests, centred around the wines of Marques de Murrieta in Rioja. We were lucky enough to have Greg Askew, our supplier and brand ambassador for...
by Maddy Walters-Nicholson | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
by team member Maddy Alsace is a wine region rich in history, right on the border of France and Germany. Throughout history, there has been some contention over the political status of the region but in 1945 the region was returned to France. From a wine perspective,...
by Danielle | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Celebrate in our Oundle Wharf shop this Saturday. This September marks 20 years since Danielle joined Amps Wine Merchants. Starting as our Saturday girl while still at school, Danielle joined full-time straight after finishing her studies – even before she was...
by Danielle | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Bordeaux is home to some of the world’s greatest wines, but did you know the region is split into two distinct styles – the Left Bank and the Right Bank? The names simply come from which side of the Gironde and Dordogne rivers the vineyards sit, but the wines...
by Danielle | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Loved all over the world, Cabernet Sauvignon has earned its crown as one of the most popular red grape varieties. But what makes it so special? Let’s start with some fast facts: Origin: Born in the Bordeaux region of France from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc...
