Agribusiness: Pairing Wine and Food - Certificate of Accomplishment

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Designed to train students to evaluate the sensory components of different styles of wines from several grape-growing regions and to plan and prepare specific dishes that complement each wine.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Analyze and suggest appropriate and innovative food parings to most common wines.

Be able to prepare these foods and comment about the pairings possibilities.

Identify characteristics of wine from different cultivars and regions.

Evaluate the sensory components of different wines.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

1.5 units
VEN 301
Pairing Wine and Food
Designed to familiarize students with the components of tasting wine and food, to develop wine evaluation techniques, and to pair wines with appropriate food. This course is not open to students who have received credit for AG 301.
            VEN 302
            Progressive Wine and Food Pairing
            Designed to give students an understanding of how to ensure food flavors and intensity are maximized, while serving a wider range of wines. This course is not open to students who have received credit for AG 302.
                      VEN 303
                      European Wine and Food
                      Designed for students wishing to expand their knowledge of wine and food pairings. Focuses on European as well as California wines with appropriate regional food. This course is not open to students who have received credit for AG 303.

                                Spring Year 1

                                1.5 units
                                VEN 304
                                Dessert Wine and Food Pairing
                                Designed for advanced students wishing to expand their knowledge in wine and dessert pairings. Champagnes, sparkling wines and a variety of dessert wines (ports, sherries, Madeira) will be presented. This course is not open to students who have received credit for AG 304.
                                          VEN 305
                                          Pairing the Wines and Foods of Provence
                                          Designed for advanced students wishing to expand their knowledge of wine and food pairings. Focuses on the distinctive foods and wines of the Provence region in southern France. This course is not open to students who have received credit for AG 305.
                                          1. Advisories: VEN 301
                                                  VEN 306
                                                  Pairing the Wines and Foods of Tuscany
                                                  Designed for advanced students wishing to expand their knowledge of specific wine and food pairings. Focuses on the distinctive foods and wines of the Tuscan region in northern Italy. This course is not open to students who have received credit for AG 306.
                                                  1. Advisories: VEN 301
                                                  2. Advisories: VEN 301