SRJC Course Outlines

4/26/2024 1:15:48 AMWINE 70 Course Outline as of Fall 2017

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  WINE 70Title:  BEG WINE  
Full Title:  Beginning Wine Sensory Analysis
Last Reviewed:12/12/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled1.5017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled26.25
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total1.50 Contact Total26.25
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50Total 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 171

Catalog Description:
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An introductory wine sensory course designed to expose students to a broad range of wine varietals and wine styles and to develop wine tasting expertise useful at all levels of the wine industry. Course includes tasting many Sonoma County wines, learning basic tasting techniques, and an introduction to the fermentation process. Students should bring six matching wine glasses to every class session.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Minimum Age 18 or older


Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of VIT 1 OR WINE 1

Limits on Enrollment:
Minimum Age 18 or older

Schedule of Classes Information
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An introductory wine sensory course designed to expose students to a broad range of wine varietals and wine styles and to develop wine tasting expertise useful at all levels of the wine industry. Course includes tasting many Sonoma County wines, learning basic tasting techniques, and an introduction to the fermentation process. Students should bring six matching wine glasses to every class session.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:Minimum Age 18 or older
Recommended:Course Completion of VIT 1 OR WINE 1
Limits on Enrollment:Minimum Age 18 or older
Transfer Credit:CSU;
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:TransferableEffective:Fall 2004Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the aromas of major red, white, and sparkling wine varieties, including but not
    limited to Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, and
    Sauvignon Blanc (SB)
2. Explain the impacts on wine flavor of the major steps in the red, white, sparkling and dessert
    winemaking  processes
3. Identify levels in wine of acid, sugar, body, alcohol, tannin, color, oak, and sulfites
4. Describe major wine defects
5. Describe the impact of aging on wine color and flavor
6. Summarize the latest research on wine sensory analysis
7. Discuss wine tasting setup

Topics and Scope
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1. Introduction            
    a. Component versus descriptive analysis      
    b. Perception and recognition thresholds      
    c. Perception differences among individuals      
2. Physiology of flavor            
    a. Aroma      
    b. Taste      
    c. Cross-modal effects      
3. Sources of flavor            
    a. Grapes      
    b. Yeast      
    c. Oak barrels      
    d. Aging      
4. Components analyzed            
    a. Acid      
    b. Sugar      
    c. Alcohol      
    d. Astringency      
    e. Bitterness      
    f. Sulfites      
    g. Color      
    h. Body      
5. Descriptors analyzed            
    a. White wine      
    b. Oak impact      
    c. Red wine      
    d. Wine faults      
6. Winemaking impact on flavor            
    a. Basic winemaking equipment and procedures      
    b. Grape ripeness for different wine styles      
    c. Yeast and malolactic fermentation      
    d. Sparkling winemaking procedures      
    e. Fortified wine procedures      
7. Tastings, emphasizing style choices            
    a. Broad spectrum of white wines      
    b. Chardonnay      
    c. Sauvignon Blanc      
    d. Pinot Noir      
    e. Syrah      
    f. Cabernet family      
    g. Other reds      
    h. Red blends      
    i. Sparkling wines      
    j. Dessert wines      
8. Setting up a wine tasting            
    a. Proper setting      
    b. Use of a scoring sheet

Assignments:
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1. Sensory wine evaluation
2. Blind identification of major wine varietals
3. Blind identification of levels of major wine components
4. Class presentation on a particular wine, including background on the variety, region of origin
    and winemaking techniques used
5. Written paper 4-6 pages in length on sensory wine evaluation
6. Quizzes on sensory characteristics of wine varietals (1 - 7)
7. Final exam: multiple choice, essay

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 - 20%
Written paper 4-6 pages in length.
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
30 - 60%
Sensory wine evaluation; blind identification of major wine varietals; blind identification of levels of major wine components.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 40%
Quizzes and Final exam: multiple choice, essay
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 20%
Class presentation about a wine varietal.


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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The University Wine Course: A Wine Appreciation Text and Self Tutorial. 3rd ed. Baldy, Marian. Board and Bench Publishing. 2012 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials

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