Talk:Garrut

Separate variety?
There is reason to believe that Garrut is just a synonym for Mourvèdre, since this is the only entry for "Garrut" in the VIVC database. Tomas e (talk) 10:48, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Hmm, Jancis doesn't list it as a synonym (either in "Wine Course" or "Vines, Grapes & Wines") and makes a point about the liquorice notes which is not really associated with Mourvedre at all. Plus most Catalan Mourvedre planted is listed as either Monastrell or Mataro. AgneCheese/Wine 15:57, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
 * I notice that OCW 2006 (which I didn't check before) only lists it as a Catalan synonym for Mourvèdre. I think that taste descriptors for M.-dominated Bandol actually include liquorice although it is perhaps more associated with stable and barnyard aromas in southern Rhône. Tomas e (talk) 23:21, 8 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Searching online it looks pretty inconclusive. But OCW is pretty persuasive so I won't object to a merger. If more information comes up we can always split it out. AgneCheese/Wine 03:35, 9 November 2008 (UTC)