AGRI 163 - Wine Production & Appreciation

PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Tasting, training the palate, pairing wines with foods, wine appreciation, grape varieties, growing, and home/commercial production are all covered in this course. The objective of this course goes beyond excellent training in wine selection.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Explore winemaking basics.
Summarize the steps to make a variety of home-made wines.
Describe the difference between types of wines.
Pair wines with different foods.
Describe the difference in wine weights.
Discover the five taste characteristics of wine and summarize each.
Describe the winemaking process from vine to bottle.
Develop an appreciation for the history and purpose of wine making.
Understand health issues related to wine consumption.
Gain knowledge and appreciation for aging of wine and the purpose.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Purpose of Studying Wine
Winemaking Basics
Techniques of tasting
Bottling of wine
White Wines
Red Wines
Champagne/Sparkling Wines
Port, Sherry, Fortified Wines
Pairing Wine with Food
Becoming a Wise Wine Consumer.
Wines of the World
Safety Concerns

TEXT:

“Wine: Become a Wine Connoisseur-Learn The World of Wine Tasting, Pairing, and Selecting.” By: James Waldorf. Free Kindle Edition
“From Vines to Wines: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes & Making Your Own Wine.” 5th Edition. By: Jeff Cox

GRADING POLICY

A	90-100
B	80-89
C	70-79
D	60-69
F	0-59

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AGRI 163 - Wine Production & Appreciation