Amps Wine Merchants
Oundle
About
Amps Wine Merchants is an independent specialist wine merchant and off-licence in the historic market town of Oundle, Northamptonshire, offering a carefully curated selection of wines, spirits, craft beers and ciders from around the world. With expert, knowledgeable staff, Amps is a trusted local resource for wine lovers across the Nene Valley and a welcoming destination for tastings and recommendations.
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Upcoming Events
Protected: Annual Winter Tasting 2026
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct
Our flagship event of the year It’s the most wonderful time of the year… the Amps Winter Tasting! Whether you are new to wine or a connoisseur there is something for everyone. With over 80 wines to try there is something for every occasion just in time to get stocked up for Christmas. Each session is limited to a specific number of guests, so you can get the most from your tasting experience by chatting with the people behind the wines in a relaxed setting. Session 1: 3pm - 5pm Session 2: 5pm - 7pm Session 3: 7:30pm - 9pm ** CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITING LIST IF YOUR PREFERRED SESSION IS SOLD OUT ** Please bring your own pen. Water will be provided, but feel free to bring snacks/palate cleansers if you wish. Please arrive on time as we cannot allow guests to straddle two sessions. Please note: Although this is a free event, you will not be able to attend without a confirmed booking. Tickets are strictly limited to two per person/booking/household, additional bookings will be cancelled. If you book and cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible as we expect to have a waiting list. As in previous years, we’ll email out the list of wines prior to the tasting together with any event updates.
Annual Winter Tasting 2026
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct
Our flagship event of the year It’s the most wonderful time of the year… the Amps Winter Tasting! Whether you are new to wine or a connoisseur there is something for everyone. With over 80 wines to try there is something for every occasion just in time to get stocked up for Christmas. Each session is limited to a specific number of guests, so you can get the most from your tasting experience by chatting with the people behind the wines in a relaxed setting. Session 1: 3pm - 5pm Session 2: 5pm - 7pm Session 3: 7:30pm - 9pm ** CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITING LIST IF YOUR PREFERRED SESSION IS SOLD OUT ** Please bring your own pen. Water will be provided, but feel free to bring snacks/palate cleansers if you wish. Please arrive on time as we cannot allow guests to straddle two sessions. Please note: Although this is a free event, you will not be able to attend without a confirmed booking. Tickets are strictly limited to two per person/booking/household, additional bookings will be cancelled. If you book and cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible as we expect to have a waiting list. As in previous years, we’ll email out the list of wines prior to the tasting together with any event updates.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Sat, 7 Nov 2026 – 21 Nov
Who is the course aimed at? A beginner to intermediate qualification exploring wines. - Front line staff working in the wine or hospitality industry. - Wine consumers interested in learning more. Topics covered in the course include: - How wine is made - What factors influence wine style - The key grape varieties - The important wine-producing regions of the world - Label terminology - Food and wine pairing principles - How to describe wine using the WSET Level 2 systematic approach to tasting (approx 30 wines to taste throughout the course) How long is the course? - Three full days or six evening sessions. - At the end of the course there is an official closed book examination (50 multiple choice questions). When can I study? This course is split into three full days: - Saturday 7th November, 9am - 5pm + Saturday 14th November, 9am - 5pm + Saturday 21st November, 9am - 5pm Course fees? - £600 - this includes a study guide, wine samples, tuition, examination and certificate. This three day course also includes tea or coffee and freshly baked pastries on arrival each day, a lunch comprising of a selection of sandwiches and chips each day, plus refreshments of water, tea or coffee throughout each day. Car parking is available on site, free of charge. More information: Please contact us on 01832 273502 to ask any questions or to sign up over the phone.
Fladgate Barrel Top Tasting
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 – 10 Nov
Ambassador Andre Martins from the Taylor Fladgate Partnership will be with us on the 10th November to taste through a variety of different Portuguese table wines and Ports. This is going to be an exciting tasting that will have you falling in love with Portuguese wines (if you aren’t already!), how about a match with a venison burger to show how amazing these wines are with food! Tickets are free but booking is essential.
English Distillery Masterclass
Fri, 20 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov
Our last whisky Masterclass was such a success we decided to host another one with England’s oldest registered whisky distillery. Brand Ambassador Mike Fisher will go through 7 different whiskies and whisky based spirits. A cheese and Charcuterie board will be provided. Original Small Batch unpeated Sherry Cask NAS (+ Norfolk PX ) Single Cask bottling Smokey Small Batch peated Norfolk Nog Booking is necessary - tickets are limited. Your ticket includes all wine samples. The evening will begin promptly at 7pm. If friends/family/colleagues are booking separately, please let us know if you would like to be seated together at time of booking. Tickets are non refundable but may be transferred up until 7 days before the event.