World of Wine: From Grape to Glass

Think about your favourite wine. Imagine the brilliance of its colour in the glass, the ripe fruit aromas on the nose, a hint of toasty oak and lingering tannins on the back palate. Perhaps you like a specific wine, but can€™t pinpoint the reason why. The attributes that make wine so enjoyable are achieved through the expertise of viticulturists and winemakers, whose decision-making in the vineyard and winery is underpinned by science €“ to be precise, viticulture and oenology. The finer details can take years to learn, but in a matter of weeks this course will give you a broad understanding of the principles and practices used to grow grapes and make wine, and their impact on wine appearance, aroma, flavour and taste. You€™ll also gain an appreciation for how cutting-edge research is helping to secure the future sustainability of the global wine industry. Whether you€™re a wine novice or a seasoned oenophile,, this course is for anyone who loves wine and wine tasting. You€™ll even get to make your own wine-- virtually at least! Confidently describe wine appearance, aroma, flavour and taste.