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Top of The Drops 2022

Top of The Drops 2022

I’ve tasted so many incredible bottles this year and had the pleasure of recommending so many great drops to you all. So, it’s time for my end-of-year round-up of all our favourite tipples of 2022. It was hard, and so many exceptional wines aren’t on the list, but I’ve narrowed it down to just ten bottles. There’s only one rule, they must be available in the shop, so in no particular order, here they are. 2019 Grandes Lignes Riesling, Leon Boesch An 11th generation family estate that started in 1640 at the heart of the Vosges Mountain Regional Natural Park....

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31 Reasons to LOVE Riesling in July!!!

31 Reasons to LOVE Riesling in July!!!

Every July in the UK we celebrate German Riesling with ‘31 days of Riesling’. Sommeliers and the wider wine trade are enthusiastic ambassadors of these epic wines. With the staggering amount of diversity and 13 unique regions to choose from: there’s a wine for everyone. 

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Fish & Chips Day

Fish & Chips Day

Friday 27th May brings us up to International Fish & Chips Day. As you know at Bottles ‘N’ Jars we only celebrate the really important national days😉, so this year we’re going big for National Fish & Chips Day. We’ve got you covered with some top pairings for all your favourites

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World Bee Day

World Bee Day

Friday 20th May, a day dedicated just to bees! Now more than ever it’s important to recognise the important role bees have in our natural environment. They help to pollinate the food we eat and many trees and flowers that provide a habitat for wildlife.

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