Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 5 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 12614 (v.3) Wine Science 202 or any previous version
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12620 (v.3) Sensory Evaluation 202 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Aroma and Flavour description, Wine discription and scoring. Sparkling and sweet tablewines, varietal wines, international wines, fortified wines. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Developed skills of sensory evaluation and assessment of wines. An understanding of Australian and International wine styles. |
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: | Johnson H., (1994), The World Atlas of Wine, 4th ed, New York, Simon Schuster. Robinson J., (1996), Jancis Robinson's Guide to Wine Grapes, Oxford, Oxford University Press. Peynaud E., (1996), The Taste of Wine, (translated by Schuster M), 2nd ed, New York, John Wiley and Sons. |
Unit Texts: | Iland P and Gago P., (2002), Australian Wine Styles and Tastes, Adelaide, Patrick Iland Wine Promotions. Rankine B.C., (1990), Tasting and Enjoying Wine, Adelaide, Winetitles. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (3) 45%, End of semester practical test 35%, Mid semester practical test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. Students must participate in a minimum of 85% (twelve out of fourteen) laboratory sessions to pass the subject. |
Field of Education: | 50303 Viticulture | 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 2 | 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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