OENOLOGY 7038WT - Distillation, Fortified and Sparkling Winemaking
Waite Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code OENOLOGY 7038WT Course Distillation, Fortified and Sparkling Winemaking Coordinating Unit Wine Science Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Waite Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites OENOLOGY 7028WT and OENOLOGY 7019WT Assumed Knowledge CHEM 1101, CHEM 1201 (or equivalent) Restrictions Available to Master of Viticulture and Oenology students only Assessment Practical reports, practical notebook, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor David Jeffery
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Explain the theory behind distillation and describe how it applies in practice to distillation of feedstocks and production of spirits and fortified beverages. 2 Critique the methods used to produce fortifying spirits from grape products, and apply principles and calculations relating to distillation and fortification to problem solving. 3 Discuss aspects related to the legalities and taxation of distilled and fortified beverages in Australia. 4 Differentiate the methods for producing fortified and sparkling wines, evaluate the quality considerations in their production, and demonstrate an ability to undertake sensory evaluation of spirits, fortifieds and sparkling wines. 5 Compose written scientific reports based on the practical work undertaken and synthesise scientific information from different sources. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4,5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1-5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
A practical manual and laboratory notebook will be provided and must be brought to each session but students will need to provide their own lab coat and safety glasses.Recommended Resources
Details of reference materials such as books and journal articles will be provided to students. Many of these items are held in the Woolhouse (University) Library and John Fornachon Memorial (AWRI) Library. Consulting these resources may be necessary to supplement the material taught and for ideas about how to structure a scientific report with properly formatted literature citations. Additional references will be given throughout the series of lectures and practicals for those interested in learning more about topics in this course.Online Learning
MyUni: Teaching materials and course documentation will be posted on the MyUni website ().
The use of MyUni discussion boards is encouraged in the lead up to exams for questions related to course material and for discussions on matters covered within the course. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course material is presented in lectures and supported by practical experimentation, report writing and tastings.
Practicals allow for hands-on learning and reinforcement of concepts dealt with in lectures. Each practical experiment should be read prior to attending the scheduled practical session to give students an understanding of the tasks to be undertaken. A brief discussion session will often be conducted prior to a practical to highlight areas requiring attention and to give students an opportunity to ask questions about the practical. In addition, demonstrators will assist with running the practicals and will be available to answer questions during the practical sessions. Laboratory notebooks and written practical reports required for assessment will need to be completed by the relevant due dates.
Written reports are used to introduce students to the rigours of reporting scientific information obtained from practical experimentation, with discussion of relevant background material and results. This allows students to learn the standards associated with preparing scientific results for dissemination, including appropriate use and adequate citation of relevant literature, presentation of results in a useable form and thorough discussion of their significance. An ‘S’ component, in the form of a literature review or small research project, for example, will also be undertaken and reported on.
Tasting of distilled spirits, and fortified and sparkling wines provides a sound introduction to the sensory evaluation of Australian and international alcoholic beverage styles. This incorporates aspects of production and quality considerations associated with particular beverages and links theoretical concepts with stylistic outcomes perceived during sensory evaluation. Tastings will be hosted occasionally by experts in the various fields from within the Australian wine industry, providing insightful knowledge of the various styles being evaluated.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).Learning Activities Summary
Schedule (subject to change) Week Type of learning
activityTopic Week 1 Lecture Vapour-liquid equilibria - definitions, laws, equations, volatility
Vapour-liquid equilibria - phase diagrams, binary systems, azeotropesPractical Lecture and introduction to practical equipment in place of practical Week 2 Lecture History and fundamentals of batch and continuous distillation Practical
Distillation / production of spirits 1, 2 and 3Week 3 Lecture Industrial still design for spirit production
Production of Cognac, Armagnac and brandyPractical
Sensory evaluation of distilled spirits (1)Week 4 Lecture Production of gin, vodka and other spirits
Production of Muscats, Tokays and MadeiraPractical
Sensory evaluation of Muscats and TopaquesWeek 5 Lecture Production of whisky and rum Practical Distillation / production of spirits 2, 3 and 1 Week 6 Lecture Fundamentals of Port and Sherry production Practical
Sensory evaluation of distilled spirits (2)Week 7 Lecture Fortification of wines - calculations, gauging methods Practical Sensory evaluation of Port-style wines Week 8 Lecture Production of SVR from wine products and grape marc
Methanol in wine and spirits: levels, toxicity and removalPractical Distillation / production of spirits 3, 1 and 2 Week 9 Lecture Sparkling wine production (1&2) Practical Sensory evaluation of Sherry-style wines Week 10 Lecture Sparkling wine production (3&4) Practical Sparkling wine tasting (1) Week 11 Lecture Sparkling wine production (5&6) Practical Sparkling wine tasting (2) - Australian styles Week 12 Lecture Sparkling wine production (7&8) Practical Sparkling wine tasting (3) - other styles Specific Course Requirements
A laboratory coat, enclosed footwear and safety glasses are mandatory for entry into the laboratories. Enclosed footwear, high visibility vest and hard hat are required for cellar work. Students must be aware of their responsibilities when undertaking alcoholic beverage tastings and should moderate their own behaviour or they will be excluded from the tasting session(s). -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* Incorporates ‘S’ component. Additional details will be provided during the course.Assessment
taskType of
assessmentPercentage of total
assessment for grading
purposesHurdle
(Yes/No)Outcome being
assessedApproximate timing of assessment
Practicals* Formative 50% No 1,2,5 Examination Summative 50% Yes 1-4 Exam Period Assessment Related Requirements
Students must achieve at least 50% of the available marks in the final examination component to pass this course.
There is no replacement/additional assessment available for the practical component of the course.
Attendance at all practical sessions and tastings is compulsory.Assessment Detail
Exam: (50% of total course marks). Three hour closed book exam encompassing topics covered in lectures, background reading and practicals.
Practical sessions: (20% of total course marks). Undertaken in small groups or class tastings with results recorded in individual laboratory notebooks. No opportunity for replacement assessment.
Practical reports: (30% of total course marks). Three reports, one on vapour-liquid equilibria (10%), one on brandy production (10%), and one quiz and problem sheet (10%). Additional information on report preparation is available in the practical manual provided.
Submission
Practical assignments should be submitted through the relevant Turnitin Assignment set up in .
Extensions of deadlines may be allowed for reasonable causes in accordance with the relevant policy (). Evidence must be provided when an extension is requested. Where possible, extensions of deadlines should be negotiated with the course coordinator before the assignment is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritising of time.
Feedback on assignments, usually in the form of written comments on the returned assignment, will be on a timescale commensurate with the time allowed for the students to complete the assignment.
Late submission of assessments
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days or more late without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the mark. The examiner may elect not to accept any assignment that a student wants to submit after the assignments for the rest of the class have been marked and feedback has been provided.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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