agr3awi australian wine
THE AUSTRALIAN WINE INDUSTRY AND ITS WINES
AGR3AWI
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide students with historical and contemporary knowledge of the Australian wine industry, with a focus on innovation, research and practice. Students will develop knowledge of and skills in identifying wine types and styles, including regional specialities, and sensory perceptions related to geographical locations, wine zones and regions. Legislation and regulation pertinent to the wine industry will also be explored. Industry structures and key bodies at national, state and regional levels will be investigated along with major research and industry organisations, knowledge development strategies, research directions and funding arrangements. Students will develop knowledge of selected aspects of the industry through exploration of the domestic and export markets, challenges facing the industry including regional strengths and weaknesses and ecological sustainability.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
| Readings | Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology Inc | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
| Readings | Australian Viticulture (Journal of the Winegrape Growers Council) | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
| Readings | James Halliday Australian wine companion 2014 | Recommended | Halliday, J 2013 | HARDY GRANT BOOKS, RICHMOND, VIC. |
| Readings | Oz Clarke's wine atlas: wines and wine regions of the world | Recommended | Clarke, O 2007 | PAVILLON, LONDON. |
| Readings | The Australian and New Zealand GrapeGrower and Winemaker | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
| Readings | The Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Journal | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
| Readings | The wine atlas of Australia and New Zealand | Recommended | Halliday, J 2006 | HARPERCOLLINS, SYDNEY. |
| Readings | Through a sparkling glass an A-Z of the wonderland of wine | Recommended | Frost, A 2013 | HARDY GRANT BOOKS, RICHMOND, VIC. |
| Readings | Wine grape varieties, revised edition | Recommended | Kerridge, G, Gackle, A 2004 | CSIRO PUBLISHERS, COLLINGWOOD, VIC. |
| Readings | http://www.asvo.com.au | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
| Readings | http://www.awri.com.au | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
| Readings | http://www.crcv.com.au | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
| Readings | http://www.gwrdc.com.au | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
| Readings | http://www.wfa.org.au | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
| Readings | http://www.wineaustralia.com | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify regional Australian wine styles by their organoleptic characteristics
- Activities:
- Workshops and industry visits will be used to explore Australian wine styles. Group discussions in workshops shall reinforce knowledge gained.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
02. Identify the regulatory roles played by industry and government in the Australian wine industry
- Activities:
- Using workshops and research tasks, students will develop a strong understanding of the regulatory framework and self-compliance of the industry.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
03. Analyse current production figures and trends in both the domestic and export markets and describe their effects on the evolution of Australian wine styles
- Activities:
- Using industry data and research, students will gain an understanding of the production magnitude and value of the wine industry both within Australia and worldwide. Workshop discussion and dialogue will be used to discuss the trends in the wine industry.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Recognise and explain the main challenges facing the Australian wine industry including regional strengths and weaknesses
- Activities:
- Workshops and industry visits will be used by students to gain an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the Australian wine industry. Challenges and developments overseas will be researched for their applicability to the Australian industry.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
05. Describe and explain the principles and historical context of innovation and research in the Australian wine industry
- Activities:
- Workshops, selected readings and research tasks will be used by students in workshops to explore the historical context of innovation and research in the Australian wine industry.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Epping, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (1200 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial Questions (weekly) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Written report and 10 minute presentation in pairs (1200 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |