AGRI20045 Wine & Spirits:An Australian Perspective
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Winter, Semester 2.
- Final exam 80%: exam-heavy
- About 3.5 class hours a week
Is AGRI20045 hard?
AGRI20045: Harder. Taught away from Parkville, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (3 reviews), Reviewers say it takes a lot of time, Final exam 80%.
What you learn
A one-week Dookie intensive on sparkling and fortified wines and spirits, with daily tastings and a winery visit.
After it you can
- Tell spirit and wine styles apart by tasting
- Explain how each style is produced
- Discuss Australia's place in the drinks industry
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Final exam 80%, Quizzes 20%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2021–2025)
- Reviewers enjoyed it and praised the teaching team's industry background, the tastings and the field trips.
- The latest reviewer warns it is not a WAM booster: the end-of-week exams need heavy cramming and marks were low.
- Studying the content before the block, or taking the wine subject first, was the main tip; pack warm for Dookie.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is AGRI20045 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Winter, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking AGRI20045?
- No prerequisites.
- Does AGRI20045 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 80% of the mark. Assessment: Final exam 80%, Quizzes 20%.
- Is AGRI20045 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers enjoyed it and praised the teaching team's industry background, the tastings and the field trips.
- What do students say about AGRI20045?
- Reviewers enjoyed it and praised the teaching team's industry background, the tastings and the field trips. The latest reviewer warns it is not a WAM booster: the end-of-week exams need heavy cramming and marks were low. Studying the content before the block, or taking the wine subject first, was the main tip; pack warm for Dookie.
- How many class hours a week does AGRI20045 have?
- 3.5 h a week in class
- Can I take AGRI20045 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate AGRI20045?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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