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Madeira: The Island Vineyard

Expanded Second Edition

Noël Cossart’s account of the Madeira wine trade draws on his experience with Cossart Gordon and its archives. This expanded 2011 edition retains his 1984 text and adds a biography, auction records and correspondence.

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Choosing this book

Who this edition suits

Best for: A reader interested in the wine trade from inside a merchant family.

Noël Cossart writes from the Cossart Gordon tradition, while Emanuel Berk’s expanded edition adds later context. That perspective complements a broad modern wine survey.

Consider: Its central strength is historical perspective; choose a newer reference if current producer coverage is your main need.

This is selection guidance based on the listed edition and stated scope, not a claim of a first-hand test. Verify the edition before buying.

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Authors
Noël Cossart, Emanuel Berk
Edition year
2011
Publisher
The Rare Wine Co.
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780578066479

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