Conduct sensory evaluation of wine

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Assessment Template
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Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare tasting area and taste wine styles

1.1 Prepare tasting area and equipment to facilitate wine tasting according to health and safety in the workplace requirements and workplace procedures

1.2 Ensure that each wine style is presented and tasted under the most favourable conditions for evaluation

1.3 Taste wines in relevant quantities and in the most favourable order to show characters of each wine

1.4 Maintain tasting and work area according to workplace hygiene requirements

2. Identify key styles and grape varieties using sensory evaluation techniques

2.1 Follow correct tasting order and procedures using sight, smell and taste

2.2 Identify the key taste sensations according to industry practices

2.3 Explain the characteristics of the key wine styles and grape varieties with regard to sight, smell and taste

2.4 Evaluate and describe the quality and characteristics of the wine style

2.5 Ensure that evaluation conditions are as favourable as possible to minimise impact on outcomes

3. Identify basic wine faults

3.1 Assess the quality of wine using sensory evaluation techniques

3.2 Recognise and report common wine faults and taints according to workplace procedures

4. Communicate basic information about wine styles

4.1 Describe the characteristics of a range of basic wine styles

4.2 Explain the distinctions between similar wine styles

4.3 Respond to questions about wine styles according to workplace practices

4.4 State and explain key factors contributing to the style and flavour of wine