The response of the grapevine to irrigation and salinity including plant and soil moisture determination and irrigation scheduling. Use of growth regulators. The course includes visits to commercial vineyards and service companies. The aims of the subject are the development of a mature understanding of wine in society, the refinement of students' abilities in written and spoken communication and to provide a forum for the exchange of information between students and wine industry professionals. Invited speakers explore important issues including occupational health and safety, alcohol awareness and current practices in Australia and the world.
Emphasis is placed on student participation in questions, discussions and sensory sessions.
Introductory Winemaking Introduction to the Australian wine industry. Chemistry and microbiology of winemaking. Production of table wines, including dry floral fruity white, full bodied white, sweet white, rose, medium and full bodied red and sparkling wines. TOP 3113 Winemaking Major table winemaking projects will be utilised to integrate wine technology knowledge with practical strategies to achieve wine quality targets. 2580 Stabilisation and Clarification Principles and practices of wine clarification and stabilisation.