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| Inactive Course |
| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
WINE 113 | Title:
WINEMAKERS SONOMA COUNTY |
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| Full Title:
Winemakers of Sonoma County |
| Last Reviewed:10/13/2014 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.50 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 26.25 |
| Minimum | 1.50 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 3 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 1.50 | | Contact Total | 26.25 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 52.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
AG 172
Catalog Description:
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A series of discussions and tastings of major wine varietals of Sonoma County, their styles and characteristics. Course will look at Sonoma County's position and place in the United States and foreign markets from a wine quality and wine varietal prospective. Winemakers of Sonoma County will participate as guest speakers.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Minimum Age 18 or older
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Must be 18 years or older
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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A series of discussions and tastings of major wine varietals of Sonoma County, their styles and characteristics. Course will look at Sonoma County's position and place in the United States and foreign markets from a wine quality and wine varietal prospective. Winemakers of Sonoma County will participate as guest speakers.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Minimum Age 18 or older
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Must be 18 years or older
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Discuss and evaluate major varietals of Sonoma County
2. Identify, describe, and compare various winemaking techniques and styles.
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Objectives:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Recognize the major characteristics of major wine varietals of Sonoma County.
2. Explain the differences between various winemaking techniques and styles.
3. Evaluate Sonoma County's position from both an objective perspective and within the framework of a worldwide overview.
4. Discuss wine varieties compared to locations grown.
5. Identify leading environments for the major wine varietals.
Topics and Scope
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1. Overview of Sonoma County's position
a. Compared to the wine industry nationally
b. Compared to the wine industry internationally.
2. Why Sonoma County grows the different varietals in certain applications as opposed to others
3. What affects the different varietals
a. Vineyard influences
b. Winemaking techniques
c. Styles being achieved .
4. Tasting the raw product
a. Barrel samples
b. Comparing different vineyards
c. Influence of blending
5. Comparisons of different foods to different wine varietals
6. Trends of consumer preferences
Assignments:
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1. Written assignments regarding sensory evaluation
2. Weekly wine tasting exercises
3. Journal of wine tasting notes
4. Winemaking report (2-4 pages)
4. Final exam
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
30 - 45% |
| Written assignments, winemaking report, journals | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
30 - 45% |
| Final exam: multiple-choice, true/false, matching | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
20 - 30% |
| Attendance and participation; sensory evaluations | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials
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