University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

OENOLOGY 3515WT - The Australian Wine Industry III: Rise of an Icon

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 3915
Campus: Waite
Contact: Intensive
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Incompatible: OENOLOGY 1018NW, OENOLOGY 1000NW or OENOLOGY 1000EX
Assessment: Sensory exam, online quiz, written assignment and final exam
Syllabus:

The Australian wine industry is internationally renowned for the innovative approaches that have made it a leading instigator of many best-practices across the entire wine value chain, from grape growing, wine making to consumer satisfaction. This course will introduce the Australian wine industry and provide a broad understanding of the principles and practices of grape and wine production, and the sensory evaluation of wine. Students will be introduced to topics such as grapevine structure and anatomy, the annual growth cycle, vineyard management and operation, making of table, sparkling, fortified and dessert wines, sensory evaluation of wines, regional wine styles, and basic flavour chemistry of grapes and wine; emphasising aspects distinctive to the Australian wine industry. The course will comprise lectures and practical sessions, including a full day visit to a South Australian wine region. The course is aimed at students with an interest in wine but does not require in-depth scientific knowledge. This course involves teaching sessions that may be attended by both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3915 Mon 01/07/2019 Sun 07/07/2019 Fri 19/07/2019 Fri 26/07/2019


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
95051 LE01 20 11 19 Jul - 19 Jul Friday 2pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, 205, Teaching Room
25 Jul - 25 Jul Thursday 2pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, 205, Teaching Room
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
95010 PR01 20 11 10 Jul - 12 Jul Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2pm - 5pm Southern Barns Sensory, G2, Laboratory
17 Jul - 18 Jul Wednesday, Thursday 2pm - 5pm Southern Barns Sensory, G2, Laboratory
24 Jul - 24 Jul Wednesday 2pm - 5pm Southern Barns Sensory, G2, Laboratory
Related Class: Fieldwork
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
95050 FL01 20 11 26 Jul - 26 Jul Friday 9am - 5pm External, External, Off Campus