208-205 Australia in the Wine World

Prior to the 1-week block, students receive a printed subject guide, subject notes, a reader and a practical book. The examination is held on the last afternoon of the 1-week block, and the assignment is due three weeks after the 1-week block.

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

The content includes:

• evolution of the grapevine;

• history of viticulture and winemaking;

• main grape varieties of the world and their distribution;

• 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 (3-hour, 40%), assignment (4000 words, 40%), practical reports (20%).