Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/26/90
HRM175 19906-19955	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Wine and Beverage Management
Identification, description, production, manufacture, and distribution of major wine vintages from world countries. Identification of liquor types and cocktail components. Emphasis on types of beverages to be served with appropriate environment. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
HRM175   19906-19955	Wine and Beverage Management

1.	Define the historical background of winemaking. (I)
2.	Identify and describe the essential components of winemaking, and use the vocabulary of the trade. (II)
3.	Identify the wines and wine growing areas of Italy, and describe the procedures used in winemaking. (III)
4.	Identify the wines and wine growing areas of France, and describe the procedures used in winemaking. (IV)
5.	Identify the wines and wine growing areas of Spain, and describe the procedures used in winemaking. (V)
6.	Identify the wines and wine growing areas of Portugal, and describe the procedures used in winemaking. (VI)
7.	Identify the wines and wine growing areas of Germany, and describe the procedures used in winemaking. (VII)
8.	Identify the wines and wine growing areas of Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, and describe the procedures used in winemaking. (VIII)
9.	Identify the wines and wine growing areas of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia, and describe the procedures used in winemaking. (IX)
10.	Identify the wines and wine growing areas of Romania, Bulgaria, and the Soviet Union, and describe the procedures used in winemaking. (X)
11.	Identify the wines and wine growing areas of the Mediterranean, and describe the procedures used in winemaking. (XI)
12.	Identify the wines and wine growing areas of North and South America, and describe the procedures used in winemaking. (XII)
13.	Identify the wines and wine growing areas of Australia and South Africa, and describe the procedures used in winemaking. (XIII)
14.	Identify the components of lagers, beers, and ales, and describe how each are produced. (XIV)
15.	Identify the components of brandies and liqueurs, and describe how each are produced. (XV)
16.	Describe white liquor production and usage. (XVI)
17.	Describe dark liquor production and usage. (XVII)

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HRM175   19906-19955	Wine and Beverage Management

I. History of Winemaking A. Greeks and Romans B. France by Caesar C. Middle Ages D. 17th Century to 20th Century II. Winemaking: Essential Components and Vocabulary A. World Wine Map 1. Grape varieties 2. Cultivation, maturation, and manufacture a. Soil, air, and sun in the vineyard b. Old vs. young 1. Vines 2. Vintners c. Old regimes vs. big business 3. Chateaus vs. grapes 4. Vine growth cross section map 5. Vine calendar B. Tastings 1. Sensory methods 2. Tasting vocabulary 3. Charts III. Wines of Italy A. Wine Map and Grape Classifications 1. Northwest, Piedmont a. Bardo b. Asti Spumante 2. Northeast a. Valpolicella b. Bardolino c. Ferrari Brut d. Soave e. Valtellina f. Lambrusco 3. Verona a. Soave Classico b. Soave Bolla 4. Central Italy a. Frascati b. Orfevi c. Verdicchio 5. Chianti 6. Southern Italy B. Label Language C. Italian Wine Law 1. Denominazione Simplice 2. Denominazione di Origine controllala 3. Denominazione Controllae Garantiti D. Winemaking Procedure IV. Wines of France A. Wine Map B. French Wine Classifications C. Burgundy 1. Chablis 2. Cote de Nuits 3. Cote de Beaune 4. Maconnais 5. Beaujolais d. Bordeaux 1. St. Estephe 2. Pauillac 3. St. Julien 4. Central Medoc 5. Southern Medoc 6. Graves 7. Sauternes & Barsac 8. Pomerol 9. St. Emilion 10. Outside parishes E. Champagne F. Loire, Muscadet G. Chablis H. Alsace I. Rhone 1. Cote Rotie 2. Hermitage 3. Chateauneuf de Pape J. Midi K. Cahors L. New Classifications M. Vin Du Pays N. Label Language O. Winemaking Procedure V. Wines of Spain A. Wine Map B. Sherry 1. Pedro Domeca 2. Palomino & Veraara 3. Sandeman C. Rioja 1. Alta 2. Alavesa 3. Baja D. Madiera 1. Malmsey 2. Bual 3. Verdelho 4. Sercial E. Label Language F. Winemaking Procedure VI. Wines of Portugal A. Wine Map B. Port 1. Tagus 2. Ribatejo 3. Torres Vedras C. Colaras D. Carcavelos E. Lisbon F. Label Language G. Winemaking Procedure VII. Wines of Germany A. Wine Map B. The Saar 1. Mosel 2. Scharzhof 3. Kupp 4. Herrenberger 5. Ockfener Bockstein 6. Waiverner Ritterpfad 7. Talkensteiner Hofberg C. German Wine Laws D. The Reuer 1. Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg 2. Maxium Cirunhaus E. The Middle Mosel 1. Piesport a. Brudershaft b. Laurentuislay c. Altakchen 2. BernKastel F. The Nahe 1. Roxheimer Muhlenberg 2. Kreuzacher Narzenkappe G. The Rheigau: Rudesheim H. The Rheigau: Eltville I. Rheinpfalz 1. Ordensqut 2. Bischofskreuz 3. Kloster Liebfrauenberg 4. Guttenberg J. Rheinhessen K. Baden-Wurttemberg L. Franconia 1. Steinwein 2. Leiste M. Label Language N. Winemaking Procedure VIII. Wines of Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary A. Wine Maps B. Switzerland 1. Vaud 2. Valais 3. Geneva 4. Neuchatel C. Austria D. Hungary 1. Tokay 2. Great plain of the Danube 3. Hills of Tokay 4. Lake Balaton E. Label Language F. Winemaking Procedure IX. Wines of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia A. Wine Maps B. Czechoslovakia C. Yugoslavia 1. North - Slovenia, Croatia 2. The coast - Riieka to Dubrovnik 3. The east and inland D. Label Language E. Winemaking Procedure X. Wines of Romania, Bulgaria, and the Soviet Union A. Wine Maps and Label Language 1. Cotnari 2. Tirnave 3. Murfatlar B. Wine Maps and Label Language 1. Reds 2. Whites C. Soviet Union D. Winemaking Procedure XI. Wines of the Mediterranean A. Wine Maps B. Greece 1. Label language 2. Retsina C. Cyprus 1. Sherry 2. Commandaria D. North Africa E. Turkey 1. Trakua a. Red b. White 2. "Buzbag" F. Label Language G. Winemaking Procedure XII. Wines of North and South America A. Wine Maps B. California 1. The grapes 2. The Russian River 3. Napa a. Valley floor b. Upland c. Northern Napa 4. Central valley a. Salinas b. Kina City c. Monterey d. Santa Cruz e. Santa Clara C. New York 1. Finger lakes 2. Niagara 3. Hudson River Valley D. Texas E. Arizona F. South America G. Label Language H. Winemaking Procedure XIII. Wines of Australia and South Africa A. Wine Maps B. New South Wales 1. Hunter River Valley 2. Mudgee 3. Riverina (Griffith) C. Victoria 1. Rutherglen - Corowa 2. Wangaratta D. South Australia E. South Africa 1. Paael (Barossa Valley) 2. Langhorne Creek 3. Stellenbosch F. Label Language G. Winemaking Procedure XIV. Lagers, Beers, and Ales A. Definitions B. Glossary C. Production XV. Brandies and Liqueurs A. Definitions B. Varieties 1. Cognac 2. Armagnac 3. Eau du Vies 4. Chartreuse 5. Calvados 6. Marc C. Production XVI. White Liquors A. Market Changes B. Varieties 1. Vodka 2. Gin 3. Rum 4. Tequila C. Production D. Uses XVII. Dark Liquors A. Market Changes B. Varieties 1. Bourbon 2. Scotch 3. Rye C. Production D. Uses

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