Advanced Oenology

Growing & Vines

Explore the craft of wine development, fermentation chemistry, wine aging, and advanced methods of chemical and sensory wine analysis.

NZ$1,704

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(20 Credits)


Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

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Dissect wine quality

Analyze and evaluate the various attributes that determine wine quality.

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Understand the role of microbes in wine

Demonstrate understanding of the importance and influence of microbes on wine quality.

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Identify literature gaps

Recognize and articulate gaps in current research related to wine science.

What You're Signing Up For

Advanced Oenology offers in-depth study of wine development, including the chemistry of fermentation and aging, sensory evaluation of wine color, aroma, taste, and mouthfeel, and the use of advanced chemical and sensory analysis methods. The course cultivates abilities in critical literature review, independent research, data collation, and scientific communication in the context of wine and viticulture.

Course Content

  • Craft of wine development
  • Chemistry of fermentation and aging
  • Wine quality analysis
  • Judging wine color, aroma, taste, mouthfeel
  • Advanced chemical analysis of wine
  • Advanced sensory analysis of wine
  • Microbiology in wine production
  • Independent research methods
  • Critical literature review
  • Collating and referencing scientific information
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Wine industry

  • Viticulture

  • Food and beverage

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Wine production specialist

  • Oenologist

  • Wine quality technician

  • Wine industry researcher