Concepts in Viticulture and Wine Science (AGRI90030)

Intended learning outcomes

This subject provides an introduction to the science of viticulture and oenology.

On completing this subject students will be able to:

• Show an appreciation of the relationship between viticulture and wine quality
• Describe the general composition of soil and methods of classification of Australian soils
• Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil and their relationship to grape production
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of soil nutrients in the growth and development of grapevines
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between grapevine structure and function
• Describe the events in the vegetative and reproductive cycles of the grapevine and their relationship to the production process
• Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of environmental factors on quality grape and wine production
• Apply knowledge of plant reproduction to grapevine propagation methods and evaluate the appropriateness of each method
• Identify the major plant pathogens within the vineyard enterprise
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic chemistry in the wine making process
• Explain the wine yeasts and their role in the wine making process