This course introduces students to the history of grapes and grape production in Ontario, environmental factors which affect grape production in a cool climate, and practices for establishing and managing a vineyard in the context of producing high-quality wines. It will also provide an overview of the history of winemaking, wines produced in Ontario and other wine-producing regions of the world, and an introduction to the principles and making the various standard types of wine.
This course introduces students to the history of grapes and grape production in Ontario, environmental factors which affect grape production in a cool climate, and practices for establishing and managing a vineyard in the context of producing high-quality wines. It will also provide an overview of the history of winemaking, wines produced in Ontario and other wine-producing regions of the world, and an introduction to the principles and making the various standard types of wine.
