WINE 492 - Field Experience

Description:
Students spend 1-3 weeks in a wine region outside of the USA. Researching: appellation(s), wineries, viticulture, enology, wine styles, and marketing. Course requirements: literature review, methodical tastings, winemaker/marketing-staff interviews. Permission by instructor. May be repeated up to 8 credits.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of renowned, historical wine areas outside of the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
Understand the elements that contribute to the terroir of the wine area being studied.
Demonstrate an understanding of wine production in a defined major wine area and how that production differs from wine production in Washington State.
Demonstrate an understanding of the wine market and government controls for the region of study.
Identify wine styles and tastes associated with the area of study.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/5/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg