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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
WINE 119 | Title:
EXAMINATION/ PINOT NOIR |
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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 |
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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:
Catalog Description:
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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:
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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: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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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 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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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About Wine. 2nd ed. Henderson, Patrick J. and Rex, Dellie. Delmar Cengage Learning. 2011 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials.
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