WINES AND VINES OF THE WORLD
An introduction to grape production and wine culture. Learn the science of growing grapes, wine-making, and wine appreciation. Topics include cultural history and geography of the world's grape-producing regions, principles of plant anatomy and physiology, biochemistry of wine production, wine producing regions of the world and wine styles, and sensory evaluation of wines. Includes a wine tasting discussion to explore the sensory attributes of the wines and production practices specific to the wine production regions to be covered. Students must be 21 years of age by the start of class to enroll.
Topics
- cultural history and geography of the world's grape-producing regions
- principles of plant anatomy and physiology
- biochemistry of wine production
- wine producing regions of the world and wine styles
- and sensory evaluation of wines
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the basic chemistry and biology concepts pertaining to viticulture and winemaking Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explain general concepts of sustainable grape production and the winemaking process Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss the history and social dimensions of wines from around the world and their relation to culture Audience: Undergraduate 4. Implement tasting strategies to characterize wine from different regions of the world Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze the causes of and solutions for the sustainability challenges of worldwide grape production Audience: Undergraduate 6. Analyze sustainability issues and/or practices in viticulture using a systems-based approach Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the basic chemistry and biology concepts pertaining to viticulture and winemaking Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explain general concepts of sustainable grape production and the winemaking process Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss the history and social dimensions of wines from around the world and their relation to culture Audience: Undergraduate 4. Implement tasting strategies to characterize wine from different regions of the world Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze the causes of and solutions for the sustainability challenges of worldwide grape production Audience: Undergraduate 6. Analyze sustainability issues and/or practices in viticulture using a systems-based approach Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027