WSC403 Wine Production 2 (PG) (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Viticulture/Wine Science (VITWN)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
This subject covers the grape requirements, production principles and winemaking techniques to produce sparkling wine and fortified wine, and the effect that these factors have on wine composition and quality. The study of table winemaking techniques beyond that of Wine Production 1, particularly processing techniques that develop and vary style in winemaking are also covered.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: WSC403
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe the optimum grape composition required for sparkling wine and fortified wine;
- be able to accurately describe and explain the winemaking principles and processes used in sparkling and fortified wine production;
- be able to analyse, describe and discuss the ability of various winemaking practices to influence the quality and style of wine.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Sparkling wine styles and their production methods
- Fortified wine types and their production methods
- Quality and style considerations, including:
* The wine structure and quality sought
* Viticultural considerations for optimum grape ripeness and quality
* Grape harvesting and processing procedures
* Must and juice preparation and treatment
* Primary fermentation, wine clarification, blending, fining and ageing
- Production procedures for secondary fermented sparkling wine
including bottle fermentation and tank fermentation
- Theoretical and applied procedures of wine fortification including quality of fortifying spirit.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.
The residential school provides a hands on approach to the theory taught within the subject.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.