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Australian Wine - A World Perspective (AGRI90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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The objective of this subject is to introduce students to the Australian Wine Industry and its role in world wine production. The content includes the evolution of the grapevine; the history of viticulture and winemaking; the main grape varieties of the world and their distribution; the chemistry of winemaking; wine tasting; appellation and 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.
Intended learning outcomes
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
- Wine, food, health and culture
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Participation in the 5 day intensive school. Wine tasting is compulsory.
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One online examination comprising of a mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions due two weeks after the end of the residential school worth 35%
- One online examination comprising of a mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions due six weeks after the end of the residential school worth 35%
- A one-hour practical examination due on the final day of the intensive worth 30%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Not offered in 2016. To be delivered as a 5 day intensive study period at the Dookie campus. Accommodation and catering available on campus. Please contact Jacinta Way for details jway@unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson (2009) The concise world atlas of wine. Mitchell Beazley, London
Recommended texts and other resources
Clarke, O. (1996) Oz Clarke’s New Essential Wine Book: An Indispensable Guide to Wines of the World. Mitchell Beasley, London UK. Iland, P. and Gago, P. (1997). Australian Wine: from the Vine to the Glass. Patrick Iland Wine Promotions, Adelaide. Johnson, H. and Robinson, J. (2001). The World Atlas of Wine. 5 th Edition. Mitchell Beasley, London UK Peynaud, E. (1987) The Taste of Wine. Macdonald Orbis, London. Rankine, B. (1993) Making Good Wine. Sun Books. Crows Nest, NSW. Robinson, J. et al (2006) Oxford Companion to Wine Third Edition Oxford University Press, Oxford UK. The texts can be borrowed from the University Library or purchased from Melbourne University Bookshop or The Rural Store.
The Rural Store stocks a wide selection of viticulture and oenology books. The address is: The Rural Store29 Lisbeth Avenue , Donvale,
Victoria 3111
Phone 03 98737202
Facsimile 03 98730542
Web site http://www.theruralstore.com.au/
These texts will be valuable reference books for you to keep in your personal library after completing the course.Journals and Periodicals The following Journals and Periodicals not compulsory, however they contain valuable information about viticulture, winemaking and wine marketing. The Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Journal
Published by Winetitles, 97 Carrington St. Adelaide 5000 Decanter
Published by IPC Magazines, London SW6 1AA UK. The Wine Magazine
Published by ACP Park St. Sydney 2000 The Australian Grapegrower and Winemaker
Published by: Ryan Publications, 297 The Parade, Beulah Park, South Australia 5067. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Wine Technology and Viticulture Course Master of Agricultural Science - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022