We have now attended both the WSET (Wine and spirits education trust) 1 and 2 courses delivered by Nick of Duncan Murray wines. Even though we were fairly ‘wine literate’ before attending them, the courses have been a very worthwhile experience for us both. WSET1 is a one-day course with a multiple-choice exam at the end of day, WSET2 is a 3 day course with an expectation that you do some (theoretical) homework with an similar but longer and, naturally, more demanding exam at the end of the third day. Both courses are theoretical with formal taught content but there is plenty of practice and opportunity to apply the theory: the WSEST2 course includes the tasting of over 40 wines chosen to emphasis and reinforce the ‘theory’. The WESET1 course is an introduction to wine and wine tasting. It really whetted our appetite and carry on to the WESET2 course. While WESET2 repeats a little material it is a lot more involved in both depth and breadth. We learned a great deal in a very pleasant environment. There is indeed something slightly surreal at arriving at an English village hall early on a springtime Saturday morning to meet a group of ‘fellow travellers’ for the first time knowing that by late afternoon you will have tasted over a dozen interesting wines from around the world. And then to emerge into the afternoon spring sunshine (yes the sun did shine) and realise that you HAD tasted graphite in one wine, granite stone in another and that ‘smelling of forest floor and farmyard’ is a compliment when applied to wine. The courses gave us a sound ‘scaffold’ on which to further build our knowledge and appreciation of wine. The scaffold helped us ‘made sense’ of what we knew already about wine, connected seemingly random wine facts we had garnered over the years and gave us tools to think about wine, what we can expect to taste and to think about what we are tasting. Bob and Dee

Loved doing my WSET2 course with Nick from Duncan Murray’s. Great fun learning about so many wines. Such an eye opener - a few faves in the photos. Nick was hugely knowledgeable.<br>Try the shop too it’s a treasure trove of loveliness!

We’re lucky to have Duncan Murray Wines close by. Saturday tastings and general recommendations are always great. They’re also accredited WSET level 1 and 2 course providers. I’ve just completed level 2 and it was the most enjoyable course i’ve ever done. I’m missing tasting so many wines now the course is over! Nick, our teacher, was great fun and guided us through how to use the systematic approach to tasting wines and all the learning about winemaking, styles, grapes etc. Thoroughly recommended to anyone who enjoys wine and is interested to learn more. Huge thanks, Nick!

Great entertainment and knowledge

Great place to visit in order to discover great wines

Great tasting session, lots of fun and educational as well 🤣 Every wine was lovely, some to my taste, others not but all were quality! The cheese, meats, nuts, bread were fantastic! Service was brilliant, nothing too much trouble and a smile and a joke. I’d recommend this to my friends and family 😁

An excellent tasting as usual with really good pairings. Loved the mucadet with the cheese!
The team at Duncan’s are just lovely but also so knowledgeable!!

Lovely evening, great cheese and wine and host
Thanks x

On a cool spring Saturday afternoon we wandered into Duncan Murray’s wines during one of many down pours. We were just curious. The elitism of these kinds of shops often puts me off, feeling as if I have to have at least a degree in wine and the tasting of them to qualify even opening the door.<br>The surprise hit me when we opened this door: the atmosphere was buzzing and we were greeted with “do you want to taste some wine?” The guys working here while looking more as if they belong behind the counter at an auto parts shop, are friendly and welcoming, willing to chat about what wine goes best with what occasion or food, and know their wines and regions well.<br>The beer ‘wall’ to my utter delight also has a shelf dedicated to gluten-free beers!<br>We left having bought a bottle of Nero di Avola and feeling confirmed in our decision that Market Harborough is indeed the best place for us to settle. I’m in no doubt that we will be frequent shoppers at Duncan Murray’s Wines.

I always love going to Duncan Murray Wines . All the staff are very friendly and extremely knowledgeable . The pop up wine bars are always a great night with our friends . I have been to a few wine tasting evenings which have always proved to be entertaining , informative and tasty . I would highly recommend Duncan and his team .

Local, massively personable and knowledgeable

Who couldn’t love Duncan Murray?! Unpretentious and friendly. Knowledgeable and fun. They know their wines and hold the best tasting events.

My friend popped in with me to buy a beer.<br>Whilst there she mentioned she was after a specific glass to go with a beer that she'd broken in the past. The team took her number, and promised to look into it.<br>About a month later, they called her up - they'd found the glass, and she could have it -- just 99p.<br>She, me, all our friends, the whole world was flabbergasted.<br><br>Good effort :)

Fabulous evening, great whiskies and food.
Thanks to all

Filey Bay whisky tasting - fast moving facts about Yorkshires best - accompanied by some top paired nibbles. Appreciated the whisky knowledge and the tasting tips. Too evening.

An amazing tasting with Duncan Murray wines and Filey Bay whisky - great night out

Cracking night at the Filey Bay tasting event. Good craic and banter

Brilliant shop and lovely tasting eves!

Excellent selection of wines, beers and even spirits hosted passionately by Duncan and his great team

Absolutely superb wine shop, fabulous staff, delicious wines

Fantastic event, enjoyable, informative, great food and wine. Friendly hosts (Duncan and “Phineas) made the effort to interact with us. Thank you SO much.

Excellent evening! Great wine, great hosts, great fun!

Really enjoyable session with Nick speaking at Mr Fogg. Food was good and overall- a great Friday

Fantastic range of fine wines, great Saturday tastings instore and super knowledgeable staff. On top of that you get the wit of Duncan himself - a veritable institution. If you can join a wine tasting evening too - added entertainment.

Fabulous wine; amazing food …& the “entertainment” wasn’t too bad either. Our “virgin” experience but one to be remembered & repeated. Thank you