Sandeman

Producer description of "Sandeman"

Historically important sherry and port house. The company was founded in London in 1790 by the Scotsman George Sandeman (1765-1841) as a wine shop with a loan of 300 pounds from his father. He concentrated on sherry and port and frequently travelled to the growing regions of the two countries. In 1792 he became a representative of James Duff, the sherry company based in the Spanish port city of Cadiz (Andalusia). In 1809, an office was set up in Cádiz under the management of Sandeman partner James Gordon, and wine was shipped from there under the name "Sandeman". Among them was the "Sandeman 1790", which made history as the first vintage port. Two years later, a plot of land and a building were acquired in Porto, from where port wine was shipped all over the world. Due to the great success of the business, Sandeman moved his offices to No. 20 St. Swithins Lane and the adjoining 13 Sherbourne Lane. These premises remained the family home and also the Sandeman headquarters until 1969.

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