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ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title WBM301 Wine and Beverage Management.
Assessment Assessment 1- Report
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1500 words (+/-10%)
Learning Outcomes a) Outline the history of a range of beverages and explain
their role & significance to different socio-cultural
groups.
) Examine the ingredients, grape varieties, flavour
profiles and methods used to produce a range of
alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages and discuss the
factors that impact on quality.
c) Identify the major wine & beverage producing regions
in Australia & overseas and discuss the different
characteristics, classifications and legislative
equirements.
Submission By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 3 (Week 6)
Weighting 30%
Total Marks 100 marks
Context:
Wine and beverage knowledge is paramount in ensuring a positive dining experience to
meet customer expectations and to support a business’s strategic goals. Wine and beverage
management is a vital skill for a manager within the hospitality and tourism sectors to
provide recommendations to guest to enhance their overall dining experience.
Managers must be able to source information relevant to the needs of the business and
examine the flavour profile, production methods and quality of a range of wine and other
alcoholic beverages. This assessment addresses the need for managers to have a clear
understanding of major wine & beverage producing regions in Australia & overseas and
discuss the different characteristics, classifications and legislative requirements of these
egions. The purpose of this assessment is to develop students’ ability to maintain cu
ent
and relevant knowledge of wines & beverages. The assessment allows students to build
knowledge on the history of a range of beverages and explain their role & significance in
different regions around the world.
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Instructions:
Students are to choose two (2) wine regions that grow similar grape varieties and compare
the characteristics of the regions. Student should select one (1) wine region from within
Australia and one (1) Old-World wine region from Europe.
Students should create a report in which they address following:
ï‚· Provide an overview of the chosen wine regions
ï‚· Discuss the history of the chosen wine regions and the development of wine & other
everages in these regions over time.
ï‚· Discuss how the different styles of wine are produced in both chosen regions and
explain each step-in detail from vine to bottle. Students should consider the
characteristics of the vineyard, grape growing techniques, harvesting & production
methods and discuss the factors that impact on quality.
ï‚· Explain the classifications and legislative requirements related to wine production
for both regions.
Submission Instructions:
This assessment must be submitted in compliance with the following:
1. Students should make significant references to the subject material and substantial
wider reading. A minimum two (2) academic (textbooks & peer-reviewed journal
articles) & six (6) other sources (newspaper article, trade publications, websites, etc.)
must be used. These should be referenced in the APA style, both in-text and in a
eference list. References to ‘Wikipedia’ or similar unsubstantiated sources will not
e accepted.
2. Any detection of plagiarism will lead to an immediate fail grade in the task, and
possible exclusion from the subject.
3. Extensions cannot be granted by the lecturer after the submission date. In the event
of serious illness or unusual circumstances, a student may apply for Special
Consideration in accordance with the rules and regulations governing this application,
ut it is important that such requests be made as soon as the circumstance is known.
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Learning Ru
ic: Assessment 1
Assessment
Attributes
Fail (Unacceptable)
Pass
(Functional)
Credit
(Proficient)
Distinction
(Advanced)
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
Overview of wine
egions
10%
Domestic and
international wine
egions not both
discussed. Detail not
provided for majority of
the wine region
characteristics required
y the
ief.
Lacks a clear focus with
large sections of
unnecessary or
i
elevant information
included. Content is
disjointed and does not
align to main topic of
the
ief.
Both wine regions
identified, limited detail
provided for some of the
equired characteristics
for each wine region.
Ill-defined focus with
some unnecessary or
i
elevant information
included. Majority of
content is disjointed and
does not all align to main
topic of the
ief.
Both wine regions
identified, detail provided
for majority of the
equired characteristics for
each wine region.
Broad focus with
occasional unnecessary or
i
elevant information
included. Most content is
clearly aligned to main
topic of the
ief.
Both wine regions
identified, detail
provided for all of the
equired characteristics
for each wine region.
Clear focus with minimal
unnecessary or i
elevant
information included. All
content is clearly aligned
to main topic of the
ief.
Both wine regions
identified, in-depth
detail provided for all the
equired characteristics
of each wine region
Well defined focus
supported by high
quality content and
discussion that expertly
aligns to main topic of
the
ief
History and
development of
everages in the
egion
20%
Does not meet
minimum standard.
No knowledge and
understanding of the
history and
development of
everages in the chosen
egions.
Meets minimum
standard.
Limited knowledge and
understanding of the
history and development
of beverages in the
chosen regions.
Moves beyond minimum
standard.
Comprehensive knowledge
and understanding of the
history and development
of beverages in the chosen
egions.
Exceeds minimum
standard.
Highly developed
knowledge and
understanding of the
history and development
of beverages in the
chosen regions.
Exceeds minimum
standard and exhibits
high levels of
independence.
Sophisticated knowledge
and understanding of the
history and development
of beverages in the
chosen regions.
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Grape varieties, wine
styles, production
methods and effects
on quality
20%
Does not meet
minimum standard.
No investigation of
grape varieties, wine
styles, production
methods and effects on
quality within the
chosen regions
discussed
Meets minimum
standard.
Offers limited analysis of
grape varieties, wine
styles and production
methods and effects on
quality within the chosen
egions
Moves beyond minimum
standard.
Offers consistent analysis
of grape varieties, wine
styles and production
methods and effects on
quality within the chosen
egions
Exceeds minimum
standard.
Offers advanced and
integrated analysis of
grape varieties, wine
styles and production
methods and effects on
quality within the chosen
egions
Exceeds minimum
standard and exhibits
high levels of
independence.
Offers advanced and
insightful investigation of
grape varieties, wine
styles and production
methods and effects on
quality within the chosen
egions
Classifications and
legislative
equirements of both
egions
20 %
Does not meet
minimum standard.
Offers no explanation
of classifications and
legislative requirements
of both regions
Meets minimum
standard.
Offers limited
explanation of
classifications and
legislative requirements
of both regions
Moves beyond minimum
standard.
Offers consistent
explanation of
classifications and
legislative requirements of
oth regions
Exceeds minimum
standard.
Offers advanced
explanation of
classifications and
legislative requirements
of both regions
Exceeds minimum
standard and exhibits
high levels of
independence.
Offers advanced and
insightful explanation of
classifications and
legislative requirements
of both regions
Co
ect citation of
key resources and
evidence
10%
Demonstrates
inconsistent use of
good quality, credible
and relevant resources
to support and develop
ideas. No academic
sources used.
Demonstrates use of
credible and relevant
esources to support and
develop ideas, but these
are not always explicit or
well developed. Minimal
academic sources used.
Demonstrates use of high
quality, credible and
elevant resources to
support and develop ideas.
A couple of academic
sources used,
Demonstrates use of
good quality, credible
and relevant resources to
support and develop
arguments and
statements. Shows
evidence of wide scope
within the organisation
Demonstrates use of
high-quality, credible
and relevant resources
to support and develop
arguments and position
statements. Shows
evidence of wide scope
within and without the
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There are mistakes in
using the APA
eferencing style.
There are many mistakes
in using the APA
eferencing style.
There are several mistakes
in using the APA style.
for sourcing evidence.
Several academic sources
used
There are minor mistakes
in using the APA
eferencing style.
organisation for sourcing
evidence. Many quality
academic sources used.
There are no mistakes in
using the APA
eferencing style.
Structure
10 %
Discussion points do
not flow smoothly or
logically, no connection
etween ideas.
Paragraphs not used or
lack structure.
Minimal structure
evident however