Viticulture and Oenology

Vino 100 is proud to host the upcoming ACC wine course, Viticulture and Oenology, taught by Brian Hay.  This is an extensive and in-depth wine course.  Participants will be co-enrolled with ACC students pursing their degree.  Students should be prepared to study outside of class in order to participate, take quizzes and write papers. 

Course dates:  Mondays, 6:00 - 9:30pm, Aug 24- Dec 7

Location:          Vino 100 - Round Rock                           Cost:                 $250 to enroll; $60 wine fee* 

To enroll, please call ACC Continuing Education. at 512-223-7542 and register for : 

Click here for Course Syllabus

Course Outline

A study of the growing regions, production, processing and distribution of domestic and international wines.  Topics include types of wine grapes, varieties of wine, proper storage procedures, and the techniques of proper wine service. 

Prerequisite: The student must be 21 years of age to register for this class. 

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 
Knowledge based 

• Discuss the history of wine production
• Explain storage procedures for the different types of wine
• Recognize requisite pieces of equipment 
• Relate proper serving techniques 

Skill based 

• Demonstrate competency in wine etiquette
• Appropriately coordinate wines with menus 
• Identify types of wine grapes, their growing regions and the wine varieties they produce 

Course Learning Outcomes:  After completion of this course the student will:    

• Understand the different types of grape classifications, the wines that each grape may produce and the differences among the classifications in regards to quality, yields and finished product.
• Understand the true history of the production of wine and how wine production has moved around the world.   
• Explain how history has affected wine production. 
• Understand and explain the major growing regions around the world in regards to wines produced, growing conditions per region, and major vineyards.  
• Show how to properly open wine bottles for service. 
• Understand the differences in glass quality, glass shape and the influences on sensory evaluation of a particular wine. 
• Understand the major components related to sensory evaluation of a wine and how to interpret the quality of a wine before tasting.   
• Understand the major components related to sensory evaluation of wine and how to interpret the quality of a wine before tasting. 
• Understand the proper selection of wine using regional information and reading wine labels. 
• Understand the characteristics of a wine and how to pair this with a particular item. 
• Understand wine etiquette related to service, tasting, and enjoyment with meals. 

Enroll today!
*Please confirm costs with ACC.

Chef Brian Hay

Chef Brian Hay has been working in the food service industry since the late 1980's, earning a number of degrees, both bachelors and masters, in the culinary field.  Chef Hay also holds a Sommelier Diploma from the International Sommelier Guild.

Chef Hay teaches at Austin Community College and has been the Program Coordinator for the ACC Culinary Arts program for over a decade.

Brian is also currently co-starring in ACC's production of Austin Cooks.  Check out this great series, including the Winery Episode!

ACC's Austin Cooks