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11247 (v.4) Grape and Wine Production 101
Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Wine grape regions of the world, vine anatomy and vine propagation, site location factors for vineyard establishment. Soil management, training trellising and pruning. Introduction to irrigation practices and scheduling. Grape pests and diseases. Harvesting and handling wine grapes. Table grape production. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Exposed to the history and geography of grape growing. Introduced to the basic structure and function of the grapevine. Provided a scientific background and understanding of the practices of viticulture and the relationship between grape and wine quality. An appreciation of the role wine has played in the history of mankind. Basic concepts of wine production including composition of grapes and wine. An appreciation of the basic colours, taste, aroma and bouqet of a wine. An understanding of the impact of alcohol on society. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Davidson, D., (1992), Aguide to Growing Winegrapes in Australia, Dianne Davidson Consulting Services. Johnson, H and Halliday , J., (1992), The Art and Science of Wine, London,Mitchell Beazley. Antcliffe, A., (1983), Some Wine Grape Varieties for Australia, CSIRO. Antcliffe, A., (1979), Major Wine Grape Varieties of Australia, CSIRO. Antcliffe, A., (1983), Minor Wine Grape Varieties of Australia, Winetitles, Adelaide, CSIRO. Gladstones, J.,(1992), Viticulture and Environment, Winetitles, Adelaide. Mullins, M, Bouquet, A and Williams, L., (1992), Biology of the Grapevine, Cambridge University Press. Nicholas, p, Magarey, p and Wachtal, M, (Eds)., (1994), Diseases and Pests, Winetitles, Adelaide. Robinson, J., (1987), Vines, Grapes and wines. The Wine Drinkers Guide to Grape Varieties, London, Mitchell Beazley. |
Unit Texts: | Johnson, H., (1994), The World Atlas of Wine, 4th ed, London, Mitchell Beazley. Rankine, B.C., (1989), making Good Wine, Melbourne, Sunbooks. Coombe, B and Dry, P, (Eds)., (1992), Viticulture, Vol 1- Resources, Adelaide, Winetitles. Coombe, B and Dry, P,(Eds)., (1992), Viticulture, Vol 2- Practices, Adelaide, Winetitles. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Field Trip Report 20%, Grape Production Test 30%, Tutorials 20%, Wine Production Test 30%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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