WINE EVALUATION 1
AGR2WE1
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The objective of this subject is to introduce you to the principles and practices of the sensory evaluation of wine. You do not need prior wine evaluation skills. During extensive practical wine tasting sessions, skills in wine assessment will be developed via palate training exercises that explore sight, smell, taste, flavour and mouth feel of the samples. A unique and comprehensive set of wines will be tasted across various quality categories. You will also develop an understanding of environmental conditions related to wine quality. Storage and serving conditions within a tasting context will be explored along with protocols for wine show stewarding and scoring.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyMerit based quota management
Quota-conditions or rulesPriority is given to students admitted in SBATE, then all other degrees.
Special conditionsThe course is a mixture of on-line and face to face teaching. In the face to face component two days are taught at the Melbourne Polytechnic Epping Campus and two days at the Ararat campus. The Ararat component will include winery visits with tastings. The Ararat class times allow train travel from Southern Cross on the first morning and an early finish on the second day to allow travel back to Melbourne. Transport to and from the Ararat station, town centre, the Ararat campus and for the winery visits will be provided. Students will be required to organize and pay for their own transport to Ararat and their accommodation in Ararat. A list of suggested accommodation will be provided before the subject begins.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Wine tasting: A professional handbook
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJackson, R
Year2017
Edition/Volume3ND EDN
PublisherACADEMIC PRESS, SAN DIEGO
ISBNN/A
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The Wine Bible, Revised
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMacNeill, K
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWORKMAN PUBLISHING, US
ISBNN/A
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Le Nez du Vin (The scent of wine): Red wine
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLenoir, J & Sutcliffe, S
Year2006
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherEDITIONS JEAN LENIOR, PROVENCE
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionVials of 12 wine smells plus handbook
Source locationN/A
Le Nez blancs (The scent of wine): White wine
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLenoir, J & Sutcliffe, S
Year2006
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherEDITIONS JEAN LENOIR, PROVENCE
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionVials of 12 wine smells plus handbook
Source locationN/A
Le Nez du Vin (The scent of wine: Faults in wine)
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLenior, J & Sutcliffe, S
Year2006
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherEDITIONS JEAN LENOIR, PROVENCE
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionVials of 12 wine smells plus handbook
Source locationN/A
Wine Folly: Magnum Edition: The Master Guide
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPuckette, M
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAVERY PUBLISHING GROUP, NEW YORK
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Wine grapes: A complete guide to 1368 vine varieties, including their origins, flavours and wines
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRobinson, J, Harding, J & Vouillamoz, J
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherALLEN LANE, LONDON
ISBNN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2021, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 27 - 28
One 2.00 days field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Industry visits. See special conditions for details.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 27 - 28
Three 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Evening online tutorial
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Two 6.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
On Campus &/or industry visit
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Practical reports (tasting reports, 6 during study period, 300 words each - total is 1800 words) | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Qualitative wine evaluation exam (1 hour, 1300 words equivalency) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Tasting test (1300-word equivalency) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1 |