12/27/2024 9:34:37 AM	WINE 119 Course Outline as of Fall 2024	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  WINE 119	Title:  EXAMINATION/ PINOT NOIR
Full Title:  An Examination of Pinot Noir
Last Reviewed:4/13/2020

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		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	1.50			Contact Total	26.25
		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
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Catalog Description:

An examination of Pinot Noir--from growing the grape to the wine in the glass. In this intensive course, we will consider and taste the diversity of Pinot Noir wine styles from the most important regions of California, Oregon, Europe and the southern hemisphere. Students should bring six matching wine glasses to every class session.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Minimum Age 18 or older

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 OR EMLS 100 (formerly ESL 100) or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:
Must be 18 years or older

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

An examination of Pinot Noir--from growing the grape to the wine in the glass. In this intensive course, we will consider and taste the diversity of Pinot Noir wine styles from the most important regions of California, Oregon, Europe and the southern hemisphere. Students should bring six matching wine glasses to every class session.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Minimum Age 18 or older
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 OR EMLS 100 (formerly ESL 100) or equivalent
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

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Describe the major producing areas of Pinot

  Noir in relation to geography, climate, and wine styles.

2.  Describe the diversity of wine styles

  through sensory observation of Pinot Noir from various production areas

  of the world.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Describe the aspects of geography and climate that are critical to the

    growing of world-class Pinot Noir.

2. Critically evaluate the various styles of wine produced from Pinot

    Noir.

3. Compare and contrast the sensory characteristics of wines produced in

    California, Oregon, Europe and the southern hemisphere's principal

    Pinot Noir growing regions.

Topics and Scope

I.   Pinot Noir History and Evolution

II.  Geography and Climate for Pinot Noir Production

III. Pinot Noir Primary Growing Regions in California

    A. Sonoma County

    B. Napa County

    C. Mendocino County

    D. Monterey County

    E. Santa Barbara County

    F. Other significant areas in California

IV. Pinot Noir Primary Growing Regions in Oregon

V.  Pinot Noir Primary Growing Regions in Europe

    A. Burgundy

    B. Champagne

    C. Other significant areas in Europe

VI.   Pinot Noir Primary Growing Regions in Australia

VII.  Pinot Noir Primary Growing Regions in New Zealand

VIII. Other Significant Areas Around the World

IX.   Sensory Evaluation of Pinot Noir

Assignments:

1. Eight reading and study assignments from texts and handouts

2. Weekly wine tasting exercises

3. Journal of wine tasting notes

4. Written report and oral group presentation on Pinot Noir styles and regions

5. One mid-term exam and one comprehensive final examination

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 10 - 25%
Wine tasting notes
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 25 - 35%
Wine tasting exercises
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 20 - 30%
Final and midterm
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 30%
Group presentation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

About Wine. 2nd ed. Henderson, Patrick J. and Rex, Dellie. Delmar Cengage Learning. 2011 (classic)

Instructor prepared materials.

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