Cossart Gordon & Co.

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+ 351 291 235 476 Rua Nova da Rochinha, 1 AB
9050-049
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www.cossartgordon.com

Cossart Gordon & Co. was established in 1745 and is the oldest company in the Madeira Wine trade. Francis Newton, a young Scot, sailed from Gravesend in Britain and arrived in Madeira on September 12th 1745 founding the company. He was joined by his younger brother Thomas from 1758 to 1763 and then by another Scot, Thomas Gordon of Balmaghie also in 1758. Thomas Murdoch joined the firm in 1791 that came to be called Newton, Gordon, Murcoch & Co. By 1850 the firm was said to be shipping "half the growth of the Island" and Newton's contacts in America through his brother Andrew (who left Scotland for Virginia) were proving to be highly successful and the company acquired an unequalled reputation as suppliers of fine Madeiras. – Description from Kursulla

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January 2014

Cossart Gordon & Co. Bual Madeira 5 Years Old 1975

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Wine review by Nathan P
March 2013

Cossart Gordon & Co. Bual Madeira 5 Years Old Medium Rich NV

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Well, it's a fortified wine, so it's thick and syrupy. I was excited to try Madeira, but it's just too thick and viscous and cloying for me. Reminds me of a liquid sticky toffee pudding. Enticing in theory, not so much in practice. Though, my Madeira-obsessed table mate praised it highly, so I think Madeira lovers might enjoy. Read More

Wine review by johanna83
March 2013

Cossart Gordon Bual Solera 1845 Cossart Gordon Portugal Madeira Madeira 1845

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I Have a sealed bottle of Centenary Solera Bual 1845 Red Wine. Product of Portugal, Maderia. Shipped by Reid Wines, Bristol, United Kingdom. Imported by:Vieux Vins, Northford, Ct. Net contents: 700 ml Alc. 18% by Volume Question is, is this wine stll drinkable and or what would the bottle be worth full vs empty Read More

Wine review by alanb1108
February 2011

Cossart Gordon Bual Solera 1845 Cossart Gordon Portugal Madeira Madeira 1845

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Wine review by Caroline Burgess
February 2011

Cossart Gordon Bual Solera 1845 Cossart Gordon Portugal Madeira Madeira 1845

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The woody infused flavor is absolutely stunning! Try this port wine with chocolate and experience the taste of brandy, the aroma is strong and very palatable, certainly Worth the price. Accompany with walnuts and blue cheese. Read More

Wine review by Caroline Burgess
October 2010

Cossart Gordon & Co. Bual Madeira 5 Years Old Medium Rich NV

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nutty, mostly pecans; sweet without that cloyingness that sticks around too long; little bit of caramel at the end; reminds me of grandma's Worchester's in church Read More

Wine review by Craigk8
July 2010

Cossart Gordon & Co. Bual Madeira 5 Years Old Medium Rich NV

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December 2008

Cossart Gordon Bual Vintage Madeira 2006

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A rather unusuaul nose with a profound quinine element to the floral and herbal tones. With air panchetta and chestnut tones emerge with a slight musty edge. Moderately sweet in the mouth with cocoa and roasted chestnut flavors on the mid-palate that yield to a sugary, green walnut tone on the narrow, short finish. Very front loaded 86pts Read More

Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz
December 2008

Cossart Gordon Bual Vintage Madeira 1920

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really deep on the nose with an uncommon combination of Mexican chocolate and broth concentrate. With air gains notes of dried papaya, anise seed and cardamom. Fairly dry and with searing acidity this possesses lots of dark, coffee liquor tones with a rich mid-palate and a long finish of roasted nuts, that turns a bit bitter and clumsy. 90pts Read More

Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz
December 2008

Madeira "Thje Rebel" Bottled By William H Fearing

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Cedary and very volatile at first with a very faint nose that recalls church candles and sour apple vinegar. There is a softness here with suggestions of agave, damp clay, camphor and super elastic bubble plastic that is interesting. In the mouth this is dry, vibrant and bright with an exceptionally lively attack full of quince and citrus tones.... Read More

Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz