Wine Technology (AGRI90033)

This subject investigates the processes involved in desining or upgrading a winery. Subject content includes;

• Preparing basic design strategies for the processing of fruit;
• Designing an efficient layout to handle projected tonnage;
• Establishing refrigeration and energy requirements;
• Calculating wine storage and equipment needs to meet forecast production;
• Developiong strategies to manage winery waste in an environmentally sound manner;
• Investigating building construction and material selection;
• Evaluating the application of different winemaking equipment and technologies on the final winemaking outcome.