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Cossart Gordon

Cossart Gordon & Co. was the first Madeira exporter, having been founded in 1745 by the brothers Francis and Thomas Newton, of Scotland. The brothers were later joined by other Scottish entrepreneurs and the firm focused on shipping Madeira to North America, where it became extremely popular. In the early 19th century the Irish businessman William Cossart joined the firm and within a few decades the company was also exporting Port, Sherry and other wines. By the mid-20th century the company decided to trade only in Madeira, and Cossart Gordon joined in a business alliance with other Madeira exporters. Today the company is part of the Madeira Wine Company, which is controlled by the Symington family, which also controls numerous Port producers. Like all true Madeiras, Cossart Gordon Madeiras come from the Portuguese island of Madeira, which is some 500 miles southwest of Lisbon. The island receives Portugal’s most distinguished rating for quality, the Denominacao de Origem Controlada.

N.V. Cossart Gordon Bual 1845 Solera Madeira

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

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N.V. Cossart Gordon Bual 1845 Solera Madeira

Capsule condition issue; label condition issue

WS  92   

N.V. Cossart Gordon Bual 1845 Solera Madeira

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

WS  92   

N.V. Cossart Gordon Bual Centenary Solera Madeira 1845

Light capsule condition issue; base neck fill; light label condition issue