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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
WINE 111.1 | Title:
SONOMA AVA-NORTH |
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| Full Title:
Sonoma American Viticulture Areas-North County |
| Last Reviewed:12/12/2023 |
| 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:
WINE 111
Catalog Description:
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This class is an investigation of Northern Sonoma County's winegrowing regions. The most important American Viticulture Areas (AVA) of Northern Sonoma County and the wines they produce will be examined in detail. Sensory evaluation of selected wines from each region will be explored. Northern Sonoma County winery guest presentations and field trips are a major component of this class. 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 ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Minimum Age 18 or older
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This class is an investigation of Northern Sonoma County's winegrowing regions. The most important American Viticulture Areas (AVA) of Northern Sonoma County and the wines they produce will be examined in detail. Sensory evaluation of selected wines from each region will be explored. Northern Sonoma County winery guest presentations and field trips are a major component of this class. 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 ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:Minimum Age 18 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:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Describe and differentiate Northern Sonoma County American Viticulture Areas (AVAs)
2. Interpret information on a Northern Sonoma County wine label
3. Compare the sensory characteristics of specific wine from a Northern Sonoma County AVA
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify areas and AVAs throughout Northern Sonoma County
2. Differentiate which grapes do and do not grow well in each of these Northern Sonoma
County AVAs
3. Summarize the climate, soil and geographic factors that contribute to the uniqueness of the
areas studied
4. Objectively compare the sensory characteristics of Northern AVA-specific wines from the
appellations studied
5. Define the elements and terminology in a Northern Sonoma County wine label
Topics and Scope
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1. Review of wine sensory evaluation procedures
2. The Alexander Valley and Bordeaux varietals
3. Dry Creek Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc
4. Russian River Pinot Noir and Syrah
5. Rockpile Zinfandel
6. Other North County regions and varietals
7. Northern Sonoma County viticultural areas as defined by the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
8. Interpreting the labels on bottles of wine made from Northern Sonoma County grapes
9. Comparing the quantity and sensory characteristics of Northern Sonoma County grapes and
wine from the different AVAs studied
Assignments:
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1. Written field report (3 - 5 pages)
2. Research and prepare oral presentation
3. Portfolio, including field notes
4. Sensory evaluation in-class assignments
5. Exams (2 - 3)
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 - 30% |
| Field report | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 20% |
| Field notes, class portfolio | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
10 - 20% |
| Sensory evaluations | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
30 - 40% |
| Exams | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 30% |
| Oral presentation, attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Sonoma County Wine Regions. Sonoma County Trade Commission. 2010 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials
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