Cossart Gordon Sercial 1954 Vintage Madeira Cossart Gordon can trace its beginnings back to 1745 when it was founded by three Scotsmen, Francis Newton, his brother Thomas , Thomas Gordon and Thomas Murdoch. It is the oldest company in the Madeira trade. An Irishman, William Cossart, joined the firm in 1808 and by the late […]
What is Rainwater Madeira?
Rainwater Madeira is a style of Madeira that has fallen out of fashion in recent years but used to be very popular, particularly in the USA. Rainwater Madeira is still made by some producers. It is is usually a medium-dry and mild style of Madeira and is quite often made from the Tinta Negra Mole grape […]
Barbeito Madeira
Barbeito Madeira History Barbeito Madeira was founded in 1946 by Maria Barbeito de Vasconcelos. The company passed into the hands of his daughter Dona Manuela and then onto her sons in the early 1990s. One of the most significant years in Barbeito’s history was 1991 when the company entered into a joint venture with Kinoshita […]
What is Solera Madeira Wine?
There are many types of Madeira, but recently I was asked by a customer about Solera Madeira Wine and I have to say I didn’t know much about it, so I did a bit of research….. it is a very old and rare style. The production of this type of Madeira shares some methods of […]
Vintage Madeira Wines – Perfect as an Anniversary or Birthday Gift
Please check here for the current list of Vintage Madeira wines available. We supply Vintage Madeira from Blandys, Leacocks and Cossart and Gordon, all of which are old historic Madeira houses. Today they are all owned by the Madeira Wine Company, which is, in turn, owned by The Symington Family who are most famous for […]
