Topics in Oenology A
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
Explores advanced principles of winemaking, the chemical and physical properties of juice and wine, wine processing and storage, and the chemical and sensory analysis of wines.
Online study
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Describe and explain advanced winemaking aspects
Describe and explain advanced aspects of the production of wine, including distinctive wine styles (fortified and unfortified), aroma and flavour, oak and cooperage, organic winemaking, and wine faults.
Identify literature gaps on a wine-related topic
Identify gaps in the current literature for a chosen topic area relevant to winemaking.
Conduct independent literature research
Undertake independent library and literature searches on a chosen topic in oenology.
What You're Signing Up For
This course examines the principles of winemaking and the chemical and physical properties of juice and wine. It covers wine processing and storage, as well as the chemical and sensory analysis of wines. Students will learn about wine styles (including both fortified and unfortified types), aroma and flavour, oak and cooperage, organic winemaking, and wine faults. Critical review and literature analysis skills will be developed within applied oenology topics.
Course Content
- Principles of winemaking
- Chemical and physical properties of juice and wine
- Wine processing and storage
- Chemical analysis of wines
- Sensory analysis of wines
- Wine styles: not fortified
- Wine styles: fortified
- Aroma and flavour in wines
- Oak and cooperage
- Organic winemaking
- Wine faults
- Literature search and review in oenology
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Viticulture
Wine production
Food and Beverage
Future employment opportunities might be
Winemaking roles
Viticulturist
Wine quality analyst
Wine industry researcher
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