208-205 Australia in the Wine World

The objective of this subject is to introduce students to the Australian wine industry and its role in world wine production.

The content includes:

• the evolution of the grapevine;

• the history of viticulture and winemaking;

• the main grape varieties of the world and their distribution;

• the chemistry of winemaking;

• wine tasting;

• appellation and the culture of wine;

• world wine regions including France and Germany, Spain Portugal and Italy, North America, South America, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia;

• Australian wine regions and production;

• the global wine trade and Australia's export markets; and

• wine, food, health and culture.

Examination (40%), assignments (2x20%), wine practical (20%).