S26: Comprehensive Survey of Wine: The World

This intensive course offers detailed knowledge of Eastern Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and South African wine regions through tastings, lectures, and assigned readings. Students will discover wine from a historical, cultural, viticultural, enological, and market perspective. Ideal for wine enthusiasts or those in the industry who are interested in furthering their knowledge. Successfully completing this comprehensive survey course will allow students to exhibit detailed knowledge of these wine regions, grape varieties, and wine styles. Students will also gain an understanding of the evolution of vine varieties and the effects of clonal and climatic conditions influencing character, as well as refine their sensorial and annotation skills.