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 791-048 Oenology C: Wine Science And Evaluation

Credit Points

7.5

Coordinator

Dr D McGillivery

Prerequisites

Oenology A.

Contact

3 hours per week

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to prepare students to carry out wine analysis and sensory evaluation of wine.

The content includes: Analytical procedures involved in must and wine analysis. Measurement of soluble solids, titratable acidity and pH measurement, analysis of sulphur dioxide, measurement of wine ethanol, stability trials, volatile acidity, enzymatic methods and reducing sugar. The sensory evaluation of wine. Human senses and palate training. Tasting technique. The sense of sight, taste, smell and feel. Varietal flavour profiles.

Assessment

Two assignments of 1500 words (20% and 25%); two hour examination (40%); practical examination (15%).



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