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Blandy’s; a bicentenary tasting celebrating 200 years anniversary

On 11/10/2011 · 4 Comments · In 1811, 1874, 1910, 1920, 1950, 1954, 1966, 1968, 1976, 1985, 1994, Bastardo, Blandy's, Boal, Colheita, Francisco Albuquerque, Funchal, Madeira, Malmsey, MWC, Old bottles, Sercial, Solera, Terrantez

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200 years. That’s impressive. Impressive for a family business. You see, family owned companies normally have a life cycle way below 200 years. Heck, even 20 or 30 years are impressive for a family run company. Not [...]

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1976 Bual Vintage from Blandy’s

On 13/07/2010 · Leave a Comment · In 1976, Blandy's, Bual, Cossart Gordon, Francisco Albuquerque, Leacock's, Miles, MWA, MWC

Cossart Gordon – a classic brand in Madeira. Today a part of Madeira Wine Company (MWC) but it was actually the last,in 1953, to join the giant merger of producers that MWC actually is. I have, since first introduced to Madeira, had a weak spot for Cossart [...]

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