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Nectar Indeed

It's a healthy thing to see small wine companies coming along and offering interesting new wines to the trade, and Nectar Wines is just such an outfit. Run by John McGrath and Carl Byrne, their list is small - less than 25 wines at present - but we would walk a long way for a taste of something as fine as the Mas de Libian Viognier, made by Hélene Thibon, and a really smashing wine.

Funny thing is, Ms Thibon's 1999 Cotes du Rhone Villages is almost better: whacking waves of red berry fruit and a sensual mouth feel make for a seriously sexy drink.

Price:: €13

Look out for these beauties in good wine shops and on restaurant lists, and find out more from Carl and John, email sales@nectarwines.com or Tel: (01) 6233846.

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