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| Viticulture and Winery Tech |
| VWT 1 | World Wines: New World | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course is a comprehensive exploration of "new world" wines. The winemakers of the "new world" have taken the great grapes of the "old world" and created modern wines for a new generation. Explore the history of wine regions, origins of cultivars and the varied wines of the United States, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America and Mexico. Students under the age of 21 must have a declared major of either viticulture and/or enology to participate in any tasting activities as stated in the California State Assembly Bill 1989. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| VWT 10 | Introduction to Viticulture | 3.00 Units | ||
| This is an introduction to general viticulture covering the fundamental principles of the biology and culture of the grapevine. This includes taxonomy, morphology, physiology, distribution, domestication, utilization, propagation, production systems, harvesting, and storage and processing of grapes, with a brief overview of wine making. The class explores climate and soil preferences of Vitus vinifera, vineyard establishment, and training young vines. Cultural practice lectures will focus on canopy management disciplines, irrigation strategies, fertilization, pest and disease control, cover cropping and pruning. There will be practical experience workshops in the Campus Hill Vineyard. Successful completion of course should prepare students for upper division courses in viticulture. Students under the age of 21 must have a declared major of either viticulture and/or enology to participate in any tasting activities as stated in the California State Assembly Bill 1989. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| VWT 12 | Landscape and Vineyard Soils | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course is a study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. Areas of study will include: soil classification, derivation, uses, function and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology. There is a focus on vineyard and landscape planting media, soil substitutes, hydroponics, and amendments to improve and promote plant growth which includes plant and vine nutrition, essential nutrients required for plant growth and healthy development. There will be instruction covering materials used for fertilizers which includes material origins, use, and application; and irrigation systems which will cover materials required for basic irrigation systems used in vineyard and landscape settings. Students that take HORT 54 may not receive credit for VWT 12. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| VWT 20 | Introduction to Enology | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course is an overview of the history of wine, modern viticulture and enology principles and practices, the science of fermentation, and standard winery operations. There is a primer on grape varieties and wine styles produced in major wine-producing regions of the world including California which will focus on regional stylistic expression of specific, heritage varietals. Instruction covering the physiology of wine consumption will precede practical exercises which will include the sensory evaluation of wines. Students under the age of 21 must have a declared major of either viticulture and/or enology to participate in any tasting activities as stated in the California State Assembly Bill 1989. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| VWT 25 | Sensory Analysis of Wines | 3.00 Units | ||
| This is a sensory analysis of wine course designed for individuals to learn organoleptic tasting techniques, characteristics and styles of wine varieties, wine sensory evaluation methods including statistical analysis of trials, philosophy of wine styles, and the common evaluation methods used in sensory testing. Students must be 21 years of age or older, and this class has a materials fee above regular enrollment fee. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| VWT 41 | Fall Winery Operations | 3.00 Units | ||
| This class has a strong emphasis on the practical applications of winery operations. Students will be involved in the grape processing of the annual LPC Campus Hill Vineyard harvest, putting into action winery operations for the fall season including the planning, managing and implementation of harvest, grape maturity monitoring, press pad equipment operation and safety, handling must and juices, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation disciplines, sensory and laboratory analysis, handling and storage of new wines, maintenance of wines from previous vintages, winery sanitation, forklift safety and operation and general cellar practices. Students under the age of 21 must have a declared major of either viticulture and/or enology to participate in any tasting activities as stated in the California State Assembly Bill 1989. Strongly Recommended: VWT 20 Introduction to Enology | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| VWT 42 | Winery Operations II | 3.00 Units | ||
| This class has a strong emphasis on the practical applications of winery operations. Students will be involved in the on-going maintenance of wines produced from the annual LPC Campus Hill Vineyard harvest, putting into action winery operations for the spring season including winery equipment operation and safety, the handling and storage of new wines, barrel and tank monitoring, sensory and laboratory analysis, the planning, managing and implementation of bottling including blending trials, fining and filtering, label design and compliance, winery sanitation and record keeping. Students under the age of 21 must have a declared major in either viticulture and/or enology to participate in any tasting activities as stated in California State Assembly Bill 1989. Recommended Course Preparation: VWT 20 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
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