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WGS 101 An Overview of Wine
Study + Internship in Aix-en-Provence Program
Aix-en-Provence, France
Dates: 1/24/19 - 5/12/19
WGS 101 An Overview of Wine
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: IAU
Location: Aix-en-Provence, France
Primary Subject Area: Culinary Arts
Other Subject Area: Cultural Studies
Instruction in: French
Course Code: WGS 101
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 100
Recommended Semester Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 15
Additional Fee: $150.00
Additional Fee Description:This course may require payment of an additional fee to cover active learning components that are above and beyond typical course costs, such as site visits, entrance fees and other expenses.
DESCRIPTION
The Fundamentals of Wine: Students will get an understanding of the fundamental elements of wine such as the concept of terroir, viticulture, winemaking, the origins of wine, storage and serving.
Wine regions: The students will acquire knowledge about the key wine regions of France through geography, topography, soil, climate and AOC?s systems to understand labelling in Europe as oppose to labelling in the US. In addition, the course will give an overview of US wine production and wine regions.
Tasting: The students will learn how to taste in a professional environment through the WSET Approach tasting.
Wine regions: The students will acquire knowledge about the key wine regions of France through geography, topography, soil, climate and AOC?s systems to understand labelling in Europe as oppose to labelling in the US. In addition, the course will give an overview of US wine production and wine regions.
Tasting: The students will learn how to taste in a professional environment through the WSET Approach tasting.