Winegrowing

• AGRI90031
• Contact Hours: 40 hours during the one-week residential school.
  Total Time Commitment: 128 hours. Students are expected to devote 8 hours per week (11 weeks) to this subject as well as attend a one-week residential school.
• 12.50

This subjects is the first of two subjects that provides students with a basic understanding of grape growing and wine making. The viticulture component of the subject will develop skills and knowledge associated with a number of summer and autumn vineyard operations and propose management options for optimising grape yield and quality. Some emphasis (theoretical and practical) will be directed towards grape handling and fermentation processes associated with table wine production. The characteristics of red and white wine grape varieties, along with the principles and practices of various wine styles, will be discussed. Basic sensory processes will be developed in practical sessions to... -- Course Website

Prerequisites: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: AGRI90030 Concepts in Viticulture and Wine Science February 12.50