Applied wine business management
main objectives
This module is designed to give students a thorough and advanced understanding of the terroir factors that account for the style and quality of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world. The courses are based on the principles of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wine. The module also includes a 4-day study trip to a specific wine region in France where students will explore the various terroir components and values of that given region. ,,LEARNING OUTCOMES,,1) Identify and describe the characteristics of the principal still wines produced in the wine producing regions of the world and explain how the natural and human factors in the vineyard, winery and commerce can influence the style, quality and price of these wines.,2) Identify and describe the characteristics of the principal sparkling wines of the world and explain how the natural and human factors in the vineyard, winery and commerce can influence the style, quality and price of these wines.,3) Identify and describe the characteristics of the principal fortified wines of the world and explain how the natural and human factors in the vineyard, winery and commerce can influence the style, quality and price of these wines. ,4) Ability to make an assessment of wine quality and readiness for drinking. ,5) Capacity to assess the terroir management system of a wine producing area.
general content
Exploring wine identity and diversity: The WSET level 3 award in wines. The Theory of Wines of the World Natural factors in the vineyard that influence style, quality and price Human factors in the vineyard that influence style, quality and price Human factors in the winery that influence style, quality and price The principal still wine producing regions of the world Key factors that influence style, quality and price of the principal still wines of the world Principal sparkling wines of the world Key factors that influence style, quality and price of sparkling wines Principal fortified wines of the world Key factors that influence style, quality and price of fortified wines The Analytical Tasting of Wine.,E-learning Wine: Video lessons on major study topics of WSET level 3, Online flashcards multiple choice questions and revision exercises Library of short written mock exam questions.,Study trip case studies: Development and validation of a research topic Daily visits with different local stakeholders of a wine region (grape growers, wine producers, trade houses, syndicates, etc.). The study trip to either Champagne or Bordeaux.
pedagogy
The module consists of classroom lectures and discussions completed with various tasting sessions. The teaching and evaluation language is English.
evaluation
Individual report 40%,Individual WSET examination 60%,