Amps Fine Wines Newsletter : Sept - October 2013

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SENSE-SATIONALFUNDRAISINGTASTING

Date:

Venue:

Time:

Cost:

This promises to be a really entertaining evening exploring wine like you never havebefore! The RNIB will kit you out with a pair of blackout glasses so you have to trust

your sense of smell and taste just expect a few surprises along the way! Rally up your

friends and colleagues to compete for the big prize. No prior wine knowledge required.

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DIARYDATES

RODATASTING&DINNER

Date:

Venue:

Time:Cost:Spanish wines dont get much beer than those produced at Bodegas Roda! Were

so privileged that Victor Charcan, export manager at Bodegas Roda, will join us to

host this special evening. Victor will present an illustrated history of the estate and

introduce us to their award winning range of red wines. The tasng will be followed by

a delicious lamb dish prepared by head chef Gavin Ausn.

Friday18thOctober

TheBallroomat

TheHaycockHotel,Wansford

7.30pm

15percketor10percketifbookingatableof10

Tuesday1stOctober

TheOundleMill

7:30pmprompt35

SCHLUMBERGERTUTOREDTASTING

Date:

Venue:

Time:

Cost:Domaine Schlumberger is a seventh generaon estate in Alsace, home to ancient

vineyards, ageless tradions and wines made exclusively from estate grown grapes.

Schlumberger representave, Mark Leveson-Gower, will tell us the story of this

historical estate and guide us through a tasng of eight of Alsaces nest aromac

white wines.

Wednesday2ndOctober

TheCoageatTheFalconInn,Fotheringhay

7:30pmprompt

10

Full ticket costdonated to RNIB ?


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Book events online at www.ampsnewines.co.uk or by phone01832273502 3

Ticketsforeventsarelimitedsoplease

bookearlytoavoiddisappointment.

SWEETTOOTHTASTING

Date:

Venue:

Time:

Cost:

If youve got a sweet tooth then this tasng was made for you! Well taste a

yummy range of eight dessert wines complemented by a range of handmade

puddings and cakes, supplied by Devines Deli in Oundle.

Wednesday30thOctober

AmpsFineWines

7:00pmprompt

15

GINTASTING

Date:

Venue:

Time:

Cost:Back by popular demand! A fun evening discovering an excing array of

independently produced gins combined with various mixers. Wind down atthe end of the evening by making your own gin & tonic using your favourite gin.

Wednesday9thOctober

AmpsFineWines,Oundle

7:00pmprompt

20

Full details to follow in the next brochure!

The AnnualWinter TastingDate:

Venue:

Time:

Cost:

Friday15thNovember

StPetersChurch,Oundle

4pm9pm

FREEbutyoumustbookinadvance

EVENTSCANONLYBEBOOKEDVIAAMPSFINEWINES.

Bookonline:www.ampsnewines.co.uk,

byphone:01832273502ordropin.


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IftheFirstDropwinelabelsarentenoughtograbyour

aenonthenthewinescertainlyare!

FOCUSON:FIRSTDROPWINES

13.50 Zippyandultrafreshwithlovelyripefruitavoursandalemon

sherbetsprinkling!

ArneisVivo2012,

Australia

11.99

Brightandjuicyripered

fruitsandasweettannic

structure.Arealstar!

MotherofallHarvests

2011,Australia

40.95

Abiggunineverysense

butthebeautyisinthe

balance!Rich,broadand

brimmingwithluscious

blackberryjamavours,

darkberryfruitsandhints

ofspice.Suppletexture

butexplosiveintensityon

thenishwithwonderful

persistence.

ShirazEbeneezerFatofthe

Land2009,Australia

Delighulpeararomas,

zestyacidity,minerality

andpeachyfruit.Fresh

withroundedtexture.

11.99

Hope&Glory

2012,Australia

Perfect with

any red meat

FOODMATCH

Fab with

bangers & mash

FOODMATCH

Ideal as an

apperif

FOODMATCH

Crack it open with

roast chicken

FOODMATCH


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SOUTHAFRICAN STEALS

White shFOODMATCH

Delicious with

creamy dishes

FOODMATCH

Perfect with beef

stew or roast lamb

FOODMATCH

Enjoy with

venison or

casserole

FOODMATCH

SauvignonBlanc

PeacockRidge2012

Merlot

PeacockRidge2011

CheninBlanc

PeacockRidge2011

ShirazPeacock

Ridge2011

Crisp and

concentrated

with oodles of

green and lemon

avours

Its impossible

to nd enough

adjecves to

describe this

wine, its simply

gorgeous!

Elegant, upfront

dark fruit and

seducvely so

mouthfeel

Classy with lots

of creamy ripe

blueberry, cherry

and plum fruit

and a dusng of

sweet spice

Now

6.99

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RRP 9.99Save3.00

RRP 9.99Save3.00

RRP 9.99

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RRP 9.99

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FOCUSON:BODEGASOTTANO

Weve just begun imporng thewines from this relavelynewwinery, nestled in

oneofMendozasmostcovetedvinegrowingareas.Soanoisthesharedprojectof

the threeSoano brothers,navesofMendozawith Italianheritage. Focusingon

smallproducon,theyaremakingsomeseriouslygreatpersonalityredsperfectfor

Autumnaldrinking!

Malbec2012

Delicatechocolate, ripe red

fruit and vanilla

lled palate

9.99

MalbecSeleccion

2010

Red and black fruit mix

combining with spice,

pepper and balanced

oak - fabulous kit!

14.95

CabernetSauvignon

Seleccion2009Think of this as a

top ight wine from

Bordeaux incredibly

elegant and supple.

16.95

CabernetSauvignon

2012

A big impact wine

with mighty structure,

so tannins and

avours of cassis,

cappuccino and spice.

9.99

FOODMATCHGorgeous

with venison!

Try with a

rich casserole

FOODMATCHA treat with

medallions of beef

FOOD

MATCH

FOODMATCH

Youll struggle

to nd a beer

match for steak!


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LOVINGLOCALGIN

NorthamptonshireDryGinismadeinthe

ruralvillageofHarrington.Welshman

SionEdwardsandlocalboyTomWarner

producetheirginusinglocalingredients

andwaterfromawelljustovertheroad.

Trysomethenextmeyoureinthe

shopwealwayshaveaboleofthe

originalginopentosample.

WarnerEdwardsGin70cl

Smooth, warm and spicy

WarnerEdwardsElderowerGin70cl

The original Warner Edwards

Gin infused with locally pickedelderowers!

33.00

New

ArrivalLimitedEdion

TomWarner&SionEdwards

31.25


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