Abstract
This subject covers the grape requirements, production principles and winemaking techniques to produce sparkling wine and fortified wine, and the effect that these factors have on wine composition and quality. The study of table winemaking techniques beyond that of Wine Production 1, particularly processing techniques that develop and vary style … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Sparkling wine styles and their production methods;Fortified wine types and their production methods;
Quality and Style Considerations including;
The wine structure and quality sought;Viticultural considerations for optimum grape ripeness and quality;Grape harvesting and processing procedures;Must and juice preparation and treatment;Primary fermentation, wine clarification, blending, fining and ageing;Production procedures for secondary … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to describe the optimum grape composition required for sparkling wine and fortified wine;
2.
be able to describe and apply the winemaking principles and processes used in sparkling and fortified wine production; and
3.
be able to compare and contrast the ability of various winemaking practices to influence the quality and style of wine.
Work integrated learning
Placement Duration 21 days Details Students must be able to access winery or basic winemaking and analysis equipment for the production of a wine in this subject. Access is required over a 3-6 month period, and some steps may take several hours per day at some stages of the winemaking … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning activities
Residential School
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Students attending compulsory residential schools on CSU campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources (minimum: lab coat, safety glasses and covered footwear for lab-based practicals).
Students must be able to access winery or basic winemaking and analysis equipment for the production of a wine in this … For more content click the Read More button below.