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Dec 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog
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VEN 121 - Wines of the World
Description: Wines produced throughout the world with an emphasis on history, the growth of grapes, wine production, geography and cultural relevance of different wine types and growing regions. In-depth classification and critique of "New World" versus "Old World" wine regions and styles. Winemaking methods, service, laws and regulations of the major wine regions. Students will taste, evaluate and identify various wine styles. Must be 21 years of age or older to enroll.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2
Course Content:
- World history of wine and its cultural relevance
- Key elements needed to grow wine grapes
- Wine growing regions
- Old World wine growing regions and winemaking styles
- New World wine growing regions and winemaking styles
- Identification of a wine, and its country of origin, based on the label
- Methods of wine classification and naming
- Systems of wine laws and quality standards
- Geographical influences on wine types and varieties
- Presentation and opening of wines
- Serving temperature and food pairings
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify key events in the history of wine. (1)
- Describe the main elements needed to grow wine. (2, 9)
- Discuss important wine growing regions. (3-6, 9)
- Classify wine by Old World and New World. (3-6)
- Critique Old and New World wines. (3-6)
- Identify various wine types through label interpretation. (6)
- Explain various wine appellations and their quality parameters. (6-8)
- Pair Old and New World wines with food. (11)
- Present and open wine for service. (10-11)
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