School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Culinary Arts/Hospitality Mgmt
Department
Hospitality Studies
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Hospitality
Course Number
103
Course Title
Major Wines Grape Varieties
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description
Examines varietal wines from many broad geographical areas, including vintage and specialty wines. Covers how to identify alcohol, acid, sugar, and tannin in wines. Also discusses the challenges of wine service in today's hospitality industry.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- The Vineyard: Soil to Harvest
- Primary Major Grape Varieties
- Tasting Wine: Sensory Components
- Wine Aroma Wheel
- Wine Styles of Various Countries
- Business of Selling and Serving Wines
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Describe how grapes are grown for wine production.
- Discuss the grapes, regulations and wine styles of the major wine production countries.
- Discuss the regions and differences of wines by country.
- Evaluate the various aromatic compounds of grapes according to acidity, tannin, fruitiness, sweetness and dryness.
- Explain the major considerations when selecting wines.
- Discuss the aging and storing conditions for bottles wines.
- Evaluate different varieties of wine according to their price.
- Identify different methods of selling wine in hospitality operations.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Class Assignments: 25%
- Lab Participation: 50%
- Final Exam: 25%
Grading Scale:
- 90% - 100% A
- 80% - 89% B
- 70% - 79% C
- 60% - 69% D
- 0% - 59% E
Texts
The Essentials of Wine with Food Pairing Techniques, John P. Laloganes (current edition)
Effective Term
Fall 2020