Red Star

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.

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.

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

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

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