RESEARCH PAPER (“Wine in California”)

PHASE II:            RESEARCH PAPER (“Wine in California”)

Purpose:  To learn about the profile of different wine regions and the grapes/wines that are produced within the region.  In addition, students will research three (3) different wineries within the area.

Process: 

Write a 2-3 page paper and answer the following questions in complete sentences:

·       Description of the area (including location, geography, climate, and soils)

·       Explain the history of the area

o   Describe Grapes and wine styles of the region.

§  Identify wine(s) made from this grape.

§  Identify Personality traits:  Traits of the grape itself

·       Skin and Juice Colors, Aroma Compounds, Acidity levels, Thickness of skins, berry and cluster size (skin-to-juice ratio),

·       Identify Performance factors:  Growing conditions to include weather/climate, soils, irrigation requirements and any special needs (i.e. trellising).

§  Identify wine styles of the region

·       Choose three wineries in the chosen region.

o   Describe the wine produced by each of them in terms of profile, production techniques, alcohol content, average bottle price.

Data to be collected:  Specifically address each item listed above in detail.

Written Page/Length Requirement:  Phase II:  Minimum of 3 double-spaced pages 12 pt times new roman per person

Worth: 100 points, Weight = 20% (See Written Evaluation Form)

Written Report Evaluation:  includes the following:

1.     Organization of material – neatness and order of presentation (10 points)

2.     English writing skills – includes grammar and sentence structure (30 points)

3.     Content – all information required must be provided. (60 points)

Due is Sunday 20 September 12 PM pacific time.

HERE THER LINK TO HELP YOU TO DO THE ASSINGMENT : http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/discover-california/north-coast/