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INT 186AH - A place, a grape, and a love story: the science behind the perfect pairing of Santa Barbara and Pinot Noir

Interdisciplinary College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

A place, a grape, and a love story: the science behind the perfect pairing of Santa Barbara and Pinot Noir

Instructor Name(s)

WALKER

Course Description

Thin-skinned. Temperamental. Complex. Such is the vitis vinifera grape variety Pinot Noir. This sought-after fruit demands exact, specific circumstances in order to thrive. In particular, the cool viticultural regions of Santa Barbara are an ideal fit. The high cost of maintaining Pinot Noir vineyards means that all production decisions are important. The aim of this course is to scientifically link growing conditions, agricultural interventions, and winemaking processes to the profile of local Pinot Noirs. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the movie Sideways, we will examine how its praise of SB Pinot Noir has affected consumers and winemakers alike.

Unit Value

1

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

1

Prerequisites

Upper-division standing.

Repeat Comments

May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 3 units provided letter designations are different.

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