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.

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.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Field Trip Report 20%, Grape Production Test 30%, Tutorials 20%, Wine Production Test 30%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y