Wine Yeast

Recommended for Chardonnay, Riesling, mead and cider, as well as fruit wines, perhaps apple wine or plum wine.

A vigorous and competitive fermenter that, because of its neutral effect on varietal character, is very well suited to fruit wines as well as wines to be made from grapes. Grapes and fresh fruit. Also known as the "Montpellier" strain. 59-86° F (15-30° C)

The Lalvin ICV D-47 Wine Yeast is great at fermenting white wines and with a 12-14% alcohol tolerance it can dry out a white easy. It creates a superior mouthfeel in dry whites and blush wines. It also does well in meads provided you use a yeast supplemen

Pasteur Red yeast is a strong fermenter and produces full-bodied red wines. Particularly well suited for grapes from the Zinfandel and Cabernet families as well as Berry and Cherry Wine, Gamay, Merlot, Pinot, and Syrah.

Red Star Pasteur Blanc has a neutral flavor profile that is recommended for dry wines. Recommended for Cabernet, Cider, Dry Whites, Fruits, Meads, Port, and sodas. Despite the name, this yeast SHOULD NOT be used in sparkling wines. For sparking wines, we

Montrachet is a versatile all purpose wine yeast with complex flavors and aromas. Ferments strongly and has good alcohol tolerance. Well suited for Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel and other dry, full bodied wines.

There's not much that Lalvin RC212 Wine Yeast can't accomplish. With an alcohol tolerance of 12-14% it is a fairly quick wine yeast with fruity/berry aromas and taste. It accentuates full flavor red wines and is the preferred yeast for Pinot Noir. On top

A low foaming, vigorous and fast fermenter good for both reds and whites. It is also ideal for ciders and sparkling wines.

A semi-dry white wine yeast that will enhance fruit flavors and add fruity esters. Use for whites, roses, nouveaus and concentrates. Also known as the "Narbonne" strain.

This Prise de Mousse strain is fast-starting, clean and neutral. Premier Cuvee is a popular choice because of its consistently strong fermentation characteristics and high alcohol tolerance, up to 18%. The first choice for champagne and sparkling wines. A