Australia in the Wine World (AGRI20030)

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Overview

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The content includes:

Wine in society and human culture
Evolution of the grapevine
Viticulture and winemaking
Main grape varieties of the world and their distribution
Basic sciences of winemaking
European Wine Regions France, Italy, Spain and Portugal
World wine regions
Major Australian wine regions; wines, vines and history
The history of the Australian wine industry, and changes since 1960’s
The marketing of wine and specific wine marketing challenges in the Australian domestic market
The sensory evaluation of wine through extensive practical wine tasting sessions

NB: The subject requires that students taste and evaluate wine, however the wine is not consumed

Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

Understand the Australian wine industry and its role in world wine production.
Have an understanding of the sensory characteristics of wine and the components of tasting wine.
Have a greater understanding of their own physiology, particularly in regards to taste and olfaction

Participate in discussion and develop logical arguments to support a particular position
Think critically and organise knowledge
Make linkages between theory and practical content

Last updated: 4 April 2025