WVIT-WINE AND VITICULTURE – 2005-07 Catalog
College
of Agriculture

WVIT 102  Grapes and Wines of the World (4)

Brief history of grapes and wines, major winegrowing regions of the world, and major grape varieties Types of wines, wineries, marketing, packaging and promotion. Hospitality issues such as ordering wine in restaurants, reading a wine label and wine service. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

WVIT 341  Wines and Fermented Foods (4)       
(Also listed as FSN 341)

Processing, manufacturing, historical and bio-technical applications of fermentation technology for the production of food products focusing on wine. Wines of the world, distilled beverages, beers, fermented dairy, vegetable and meat products important to the post-harvest economy of California. Field trip may be required. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing and completion of GE Area B.

WVIT 342  Sensory Evaluation of Wine (4) (Also listed as FSN 342)

Evaluation of wines using the techniques in sensory evaluation. Difference and rating tests; descriptive analysis and pairing of wine and food. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: FSN 341, STAT 218 or STAT 221, age 21 or older.

WVIT 463  Issues and Trends in the Wine Industry (2)

Current topics in viticulture, enology and the wine business as a whole. Emphasis on controversial topics and future projections of the industry’s vision. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Senior standing.