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Introduction to Wines (OpenLearning)

Offered by Taylor's University,
Introduction to Wines (OpenLearning)

This is a self-paced MOOC and it will cover everything about Wine. In this 14 episodes course, students will learn about plant source, understanding the wine label, food matching and many more.

By the end of this course, you will be well armed to go into any wine store or restaurant and confidently select the beverage that you want.
Mr. Reuben Suresh Arthur is the owner of this MOOC. He is a specialist in oenology (the study of wines). In fact, he is only one of two certified trainers in Malaysia allowed to conduct the WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) UK programmes. He is also an expert in all aspects of restaurant management, which includes customer service, menu planning, dining etiquette and food preparation.
MOOC Structure:
Episode 1 – Alcoholic Beverages (The Big Picture)
Episode 2 – What is wine?
Episode 3 – The 4 different types of wines
Episode 4 – Old World wines vs New World wines
Episode 5 – Factors that affect the taste and quality of wine - The Grape Variety
Episode 6 - Factors that affect the taste and quality of wine - The concept of soil or terroir
Episode 7 - Factors that affect the taste and quality of wine - Viticulture
Episode 8 - Factors that affect the taste and quality of wine - Vinification
Episode 9 - Factors that affect the taste and quality of wine - Weather & Climate
Episode 10 - Factors that affect the taste and quality of wine - Aging wine
Episode 11 – Reading a wine label
Episode 12 – Storing, opening and serving wine
Episode 13 – Wine and Food matching
Episode 14 – Alcohol and You

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