The Midwest Wine And Food Experience

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This course is designed to familiarize students with Indiana and Michigan wine and food production, marketing and sales, and destination management. Visits to numerous wineries, restaurants and renowned establishments will include tours, seminars, and tastings providing students with “hands on” instruction and observation of business practices of Indiana and Michigan wineries and restaurants. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Learn and understand viticulture practices such as trellising, spacing of vines, pest control, pruning, canopy management, etc. 2. Learn and understand the process of winemaking including harvest, destemming, crushing, fermentation, fining, aging, etc. 3. Understand business practices of wineries based upon the three-tiered system used in Indiana and Michigan. 4. Gain hands on, real-world experience by visiting wineries and restaurants, and networking with hospitality and tourism professionals. View Class Schedule