THE AUSTRALIAN WINE INDUSTRY AND ITS WINES

AGR3AWI

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will provide you with historical and contemporary knowledge of the Australian wine industry, with a focus on innovation, research and practice. You 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. You 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.

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

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Prerequisites: Admission into SBATE

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URL: http://www.crcv.com.au

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The Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Journal

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Australian Viticulture (Journal of the Winegrape Growers Council)

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URL: http://www.wfa.org.au

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URL: http://www.wineaustralia.com

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Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology Inc

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Oz Clarke's wine atlas: wines and wine regions of the world

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Author: Clarke, O

Year: 2007

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Publisher: PAVILLON, LONDON.

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Wine grape varieties

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Author: Kerridge, G, Gackle, A

Year: 2004

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Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHERS, COLLINGWOOD, VIC.

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James Halliday Australian wine companion

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Author: Halliday, J

Year: 2013

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Publisher: HARDY GRANT BOOKS, RICHMOND, VIC.

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The wine atlas of Australia and New Zealand

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Author: Halliday, J

Year: 2006

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Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS, SYDNEY.

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Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research

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URL: http://www.awri.com.au

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The Australian and New Zealand GrapeGrower and Winemaker

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URL: http://www.gwrdc.com.au

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Through a sparkling glass an A-Z of the wonderland of wine

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Author: Frost, A

Year: 2013

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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify regional Australian wine styles by their organoleptic characteristics
02. Identify the regulatory roles played by industry and government in the Australian wine industry
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
04. Recognise and explain the main challenges facing the Australian wine industry including regional strengths and weaknesses
05. Describe and explain the principles and historical context of innovation and research in the Australian wine industry
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