Kingston Nitrate

Kingston Estate Wines Scandal

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  Kingston Estate Wines = Silver nitrate An additive scandal in Australia might be the boost organic growers need Tim Atkin Kingston estate wines, using defoamers, silver nitrate, cover-up of a bullying culture, failure to pay employees, and rocked by scandal in 2000 when they were prosecuted for adding silver nitrate to wine after 2 students from California exposed the …

Foie Gras and a Bottle of Bordeaux : Perfect Harmony:

Perfect Harmony: Foie Gras and a Bottle of Bordeaux

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Rich, creamy, buttery and divine. That briefly sums up the taste of Foie gras, one of the most spectacularly famous French delicacies. While the idea of eating the fattened liver of duck or geese might sound off-putting, one taste and you’ll fall in love. It came about from ancient rituals that were performed to please the pharaohs. As time wore …

Wine School Bordeaux Class

Bordeaux Certification for American Sommeliers

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Credit & Kudos to SOMM for much of the research in this article. In the United States, wine schools dot the landscape from New York to Los Angeles. Many of those schools offer sommelier certification, and some offer certification for French wines, and several offer in-depth programs focusing on Bordeaux. In the states, there are three accrediting bodies. The Court …

The Bird island

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Discover The bird island in Arcachon bay is the most eye-catching place that visible from the bay. The island seems a bit magical. Boating around the bird island A marvellous boat tour can be experienced in the Arcachon bay around the bird island. The boat tries to approach the area on the bay as much as possible according to the …

Park of the coccinelle

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Discover Coccinelle park that has increased its familiarity among the young​ and old. Park of the coccinelle is present near Arcachon since 1985. Location of the park is in Gujan-Mestras. Amusing park of coccinelle The park has increased its familiarity among young and old. The park of coccinelle is the place of exact joy for children. Park of coccinelle is …

Saint-Eloi church in Andernos

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Discover Majesty of the Saint-Eloi church. Saint-Eloi church in Andernos is one of the oldest religious buildings in the Bay of Arcachon. It is the Romanesque church of 11th century. The only church of Romans that remains since 5th century is the Saint-Eloi church in Andernos. Majesty of Saint-Eloi church in Andernos The church is located on the beach. At …

San Sebastian and Irun

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Discover San Sebastian a stunning city located on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque country. San Sebastian is a stunning city located on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque country. Popularity of San Sebastian The city San Sebastian is a well-known resort town. The city is also called as Donostia. One of the familiar cities among …

Bayonne

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Discover Festival of Bayonne in French holidays. Never hangover Bayonne is the city found in the south-western part of France. Bayonne is the city found in the south-western part of France. The city of Bayonne is one of the most attractive cities among France. Bayonne city is surrounded by well-built outworks and spread in red and white buildings. Attractive places …

Saint Jean de Luz

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Discover St Jean de Luz to live in the Basque Country Saint-Jean-de-Luz is familiar for its royal wedding connection. Saint Jean de Luz is an Atlantic fishing village found between Biarritz and the Spanish border. The village combines basque’s charm with pleasant and family friendly beaches on the bay. Tourist season in Saint Jean de Luz July and august are …