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Canary sack, which the French call _Vin de Malvesie_; and we, corruptly after them, name Malmsey (from Malvesia, a town in the Morea, famous for such luscious wine).
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Monembasia (Anglicè "Malmsey"), on the south-east coast of Laconia, was the author of a _Universal History_ (Βιβλιον Ἱστορικόν, κ. τ.λ.
The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 2 George Gordon Byron Byron 1806
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DuvaultBlochet: @drvino Madeira (Bual or Malmsey) or Tawny Port!!
Christmas fruitcake: impossible food-wine pairing?!? | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009
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The most famous person buried here isGeorge, Duke of Clarence (he who was drowned ina butt of Malmsey) with his wife Isabelle (daughter of Warwick the kingmaker), butmany other ancient knights, lords and abbots, includingEdward Despenser, standard-bearer of the Black Prince, are laid to rest here.
A morning in Tewkesbury Maxine 2008
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The most famous person buried here isGeorge, Duke of Clarence (he who was drowned ina butt of Malmsey) with his wife Isabelle (daughter of Warwick the kingmaker), butmany other ancient knights, lords and abbots, includingEdward Despenser, standard-bearer of the Black Prince, are laid to rest here.
A morning in Tewkesbury Maxine 2008
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He poured himself a cup of Malmsey and sank into the chair drawn up to the fire.
Secrets of the Tudor Court Kate Emerson 2010
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When she was settled in our most comfortable chair, he offered her Malmsey, her favorite wine.
Secrets of the Tudor Court Kate Emerson 2010
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The most famous person buried here isGeorge, Duke of Clarence (he who was drowned ina butt of Malmsey) with his wife Isabelle (daughter of Warwick the kingmaker), butmany other ancient knights, lords and abbots, includingEdward Despenser, standard-bearer of the Black Prince, are laid to rest here.
October 2008 Maxine 2008
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When she was settled in our most comfortable chair, he offered her Malmsey, her favorite wine.
Secrets of the Tudor Court Kate Emerson 2010
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He poured himself a cup of Malmsey and sank into the chair drawn up to the fire.
Secrets of the Tudor Court Kate Emerson 2010
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