by Danielle | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
written by team member Danielle Earlier this month, on Friday 8th August, we brought a taste of California to the courtyard outside our Market Place shop with our first-ever Zin & Grill evening. From 4pm-8pm, guests gathered to enjoy a complimentary, relaxed and...
by Danielle | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Philip Amps visits André Lurton to explore the roots and charm of this iconic French region. At the beginning of July, I visited Bordeaux. I chose to stay in the centre of Bordeaux, rather than at the Château I was visiting. The historic city of Bordeaux boasts...
by Danielle | Aug 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
BOLLINGER PN TX20 CHAMPAGNE Discover Bollinger’s newest release Champagne – £15 off per bottle and an invitation to taste! Champagne Bollinger launched a new Champagne series five years ago, all made solely from Pinot Noir, as they built their reputation on this...
by Danielle | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Summer is made for long lazy afternoon picnics. We’ve teamed up with our friends and cheesemongers, Rennet & Rind in Stamford, to create three delicious wine & cheese pairings for your alfresco summer picnics. Enjoy our offer prices on the wines and an...
by Maddy Walters-Nicholson | Aug 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
written by team member Maddy July was German wine month, which has proven up being a huge success. While there is often much confusion around these wines, we were happy to see how well customers responded to the German inspired tastings. For all of those who couldn’t...
by Maddy Walters-Nicholson | Aug 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
written by Boutinot’s Christina Cavender In a landmark vote for DOCa Rioja’s Reglatory Council has elected there first female President. The vote comes short after the DOC celebrated its 100th Birthday. They have appointed Raquel Pérez Cuevas who had been the...
by Maddy Walters-Nicholson | Aug 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
written by team member Maddy Earlier this month I was invited to London for lunch at the Bluebird Restaurant with Valenciso and Pra. The whole event was a treat with good food, lovely people and lots of wine. Amps have worked with Valenciso for many years now, their...
by Danielle | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Philip Amps was one of just 35 industry experts invited to (blind) judge this year’s The Wine Merchant Top 100 Competition – a celebration of the very best wines available exclusively through independent wine merchants like us. Even more exciting is that a host...
by Danielle | Jul 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
GERMAN WINE, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT Meet Oliver Zeter, a rising star wine producer that is turning heads. German winemakers have put in tremendous effort over the years to enhance the quality of their wines and to alter consumers’ perceptions of them. Although...
by Danielle | Jul 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Eligibility Open to UK residents aged 18 or over only. Proof of age may be required. How to Enter Purchase any bottle of wine made in Germany from Amps Wine Merchants online or in store between 1st – 31st July 2025. Name, email address and/or phone number must...
