VIEN 4400

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  • Schedule of Classes - September 7, 2025 7:07PM EDT

VIEN 4400
Wine and Grape Flavor Chemistry

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Uses a (bio)-chemical perspective to investigate viticulture and enological factors that impact flavor and other quality attributes (mouthfeel, color, stability) of wine and wine grapes.


Prerequisites at least one semester of general chemistry and one semester of organic chemistry. Recommended prerequisite: prior course work in or knowledge of viticulture and enology.

Enrollment Information Enrollment preference given to: Viticulture and Enology majors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and describe (orally and in writing) the key compounds that influence wine organoleptic properties.
  • Identify and describe how viticultural and enological practices affect those key compounds.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 4400, FDSC 6400, VIEN 6400

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1534 VIEN 4400   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Sacks, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person