OENOLOGY 2505EX - Grape and Wine Production II

External - Semester 2 - 2016

Grape and Wine Production will provide a broad understanding of the principles and practices involved in grape and wine production (viticulture and oenology) and the sensory evaluation of wine (sensory science). Course content will comprise: the environmental requirements for successful viticulture; the vineyard management practices associated with the production of major red and white grape varieties; the winery operations involved in the production of different styles of sparkling wine, red and white table wine, dessert wine and fortified wines; the role of oak in winemaking; packaging; and technology and innovation. Practical sessions, taught via a week-long Residential School held during mid-semester break, will focus on the theory and practice of wine sensory evaluation and consumer-related sensory analysis techniques. The knowledge gained in this course builds on concepts learned in Foundations of Wine Science, Oenology 1018NW (or The Australian Wine Industry: Rise of an Icon III, Oenology 3515WT).

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code OENOLOGY 2505EX
    Course Grape and Wine Production II
    Coordinating Unit School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s External
    Units 3
    Contact External plus 5 day residential school during mid-semester break
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites OENOLOGY 1018NW or OENOLOGY 3515WT
    Incompatible OENOLOGY 1001EX/WT & OENOLOGY 2500EX/WT
    Restrictions Not available to Viticulture and Oenology students
    Course Description Grape and Wine Production will provide a broad understanding of the principles and practices involved in grape and wine production (viticulture and oenology) and the sensory evaluation of wine (sensory science). Course content will comprise: the environmental requirements for successful viticulture; the vineyard management practices associated with the production of major red and white grape varieties; the winery operations involved in the production of different styles of sparkling wine, red and white table wine, dessert wine and fortified wines; the role of oak in winemaking; packaging; and technology and innovation. Practical sessions, taught via a week-long Residential School held during mid-semester break, will focus on the theory and practice of wine sensory evaluation and consumer-related sensory analysis techniques. The knowledge gained in this course builds on concepts learned in Foundations of Wine Science, Oenology 1018NW (or The Australian Wine Industry: Rise of an Icon III, Oenology 3515WT).
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Kerry Wilkinson

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Explain the climate and soil requirements that underpin site selection and vineyard establishment
    2 Discuss the impact of viticultural management practices on grape yield and quality.
    3 Describe and compare the varietal characteristics of red and white cultivars of importance to the Australian wine industry.
    4 Describe and compare the winemaking processes employed in the production of Australian sparkling, table, dessert and fortified styles of wine.
    5 Discuss the importance of packaging to wine quality and the factors that affect packaging performance.
    6 Describe and evaluate recent innovations in grape and wine production.
    7 Evaluate and communicate the sensory attributes of different wine styles using appropriate technical terminology.
    8 Use basic sensory analysis techniques to assess consumer acceptability of wine.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1-8
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    7,8
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    7
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    1-8
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    NA
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    7
  • Learning Resources
    Recommended Resources
    Iland, Dry, profit and Tyerman (2012) The Grapevine: from the science to the practice of growing vines for wine (Patrick Iland Wine Promotions).
    In addition to the required text book, students are encouraged to consider purchasing books from a recommended reference list, so as to build a sound professional library. The recommended books, which deal with viticulture, winemaking and sensory evaluation, are also available from the library.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    This course will be delivered by the following means:

    2 hour lecture per week (for internal students)

    Study guides (for external students)

    Online content (for internal and external students)

    5 day Residential School during the mid-semester break (for internal and external students)

    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Students can Grape and Wine Production to have a minimum workload of 156 hours. This will include formal contact hours (i.e. lectures, practicals and the Residential School), as well as study, reading and writing time, completion of assignments and preparation for examinations.
    Learning Activities Summary

    The course content will include the following:

     

    Week

    Lecture Content

    Week

    Lecture Content

    1

    Climate and Viticulture

    7

    White and Red Winemaking

    2

    White Grape Varieties

    8

    3

    Red Grape Varieties

    9

    4

    Site selection and Vineyard Management

    10

    Sparkling and Fortified Winemaking

    5

    Harvesting/Processing/Cellar Operations

    11

    Oak Maturation and Packaging

    6

    Sensory

    12

    Technology and Innovation

     

     

    Tutorials (online):     Based on Viticulture and Oenology course content  

     

    Residential School: Sensory evaluation of:     White wines

                                                                             Red wines

                                                                             Sparkling wines

                                                                             Fortified wines

                                    Sensory analysis techniques

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes Hurdle (Yes/No) Learning Outcome Approximate timing of assessment
    Online Tutorials Formative 0% No 1-6 Available throughout the duration of the course.
    Online Quizzes Summative 10% No 1-6 Available throughout the duration of the course, but due for completion prior to the end of semester exam period.
    Sensory Examination Summative 30% Yes 7,8 During the Residential School (i.e. during the mid-semester break)
    Written Assignment Summative 10% No 3 Due after the Residential School (i.e. approximately Week 10).
    Written Examination Summative 50% Yes 1-8 During the end of semester exam
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Attendance at all sessions of the Residential School
    Assessment Item Requirement for hurdle Is additional assessment available if student does not meet hurdle requirement? Details of additional assessment
    Sensory Evaluation 50% Yes The sensory examination could be repeated in the subsequent year.
    Written Examination 40% Yes Replacement/Additional Exam
    Assessment Detail

    Online Tutorials

    To provide students with feedback on their understanding of and familiarity with the course material, a series of online tutorials (comprising short answer and multiple choice questions based on the specific learning objectives and outcomes of each lecture) will be made available via MyUni. Completion of these tutorials is entirely optional and assessments conducted within these tutorials are formative only.

     

    Online Quiz

    Two online tests (one on viticulture and one on oenology,) will be given to enable students to  benchmark their familiarity with course content, prior to the final exam, and to afford an opportunity for progressive completion of the course.

     

    Sensory Examination

    Sensory examinations (2 x 1.5 hours each) will be conducted during the Residential School to assess students’ ability to: (i) identify important wine attributes and their influence on the taste and smell of wine; and (ii) describe the appearance, smell and taste of different wine types and styles. Sensory exam papers will be promptly assessed to provide students feedback.

     

    Written Assignment

    Students will complete a written assignment (1,000 words) evaluating a recent innovation in grape and/or wine production reported in the literature. The assignment will give students an opportunity to develop their research and written communication skills; but more importantly enables students’ comprehension of course content, as well as the extent to which they can analyse and synthesise information, to be assessed.

     

    Written Examination

    The final examination will assess students’ knowledge and comprehension of theory presented during the course. A combination of short-answer, true/false, matching and essay-type questions may be used. Past examination papers are available as assessment exemplars and can be accessed via MyUni.

    Submission
    Students will be expected to submit their written assignment online, using MyUni's TurnItIn (i.e. plagiarism detection software) capability.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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