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AMH (Assmanshausen)
This yeast enhances the varietal character of such grapes as Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. It is ...
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BDX
It is highly recommended for the production of quality dry red wines, especially Merlot and ...
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CSM
Has good color and phenolic extraction, is red fruit forward, reduces vegetal aromas and adds ...
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M1
This strain is used to produce aromatic rosé and white wines, especially wines with residual sugar.
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M2
In both reds and whites it can be distinguished by its expression of citrus and blossom notes, but ...
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RP15
This California isolate is used in concentrated reds, particularly Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet ...
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Syrah
This Côte du Rhône isolate is used for Syrah, Merlot and Carignane. It is a high glycerol producer ...
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T306
It is used mainly for fruit focused Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Semillon, and Chenin Blanc. In barrel ...
Lalvin
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71B-1122
This yeast is noted for producing \"fruity\" reds and works well with high-acid native North ...
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BA-11
In white wine, clean, aromatic, varietal characteristics, intensified mouthfeel and lingering ...
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BM 4x4
A blend of BM45™ and another yeast known for its fermentation reliability. Produces red wines with ...
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BM45
It tends to bring out aromas in Sangiovese described as fruit jams, rose and cherry liquors, with ...
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BRL 97
It is recommended for its color stabilization and sensory contributions in heavier structured reds ...
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CY3079
It is highly recommended for barrel fermentation of Chardonnay. It releases peptides at the end of ...
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DV10
It is one of the most widely used strains in Champagne and is known for clean fermentations that ...
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EC-1118
This is the original, steady, low foamer, excellent for barrel fermentation or for working on heavy ...
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ICV Opale
Intense and complex fruit aromas in premium white and rosé wines. Wines fermented with ICV OPALE® ...
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ICV-D21
It allows the expression of fruit from the grapes while reducing the potential for herbaceous ...
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ICV-D254
In red wines this yeast strain develops ripe fruit, jam, and cedar aromas together with a mild ...
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ICV-D47
This is a low-foaming quick fermenter that settles well and forms compact lees at the end of ...
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ICV-D80
This strain is able to bring out differentiated varietal aromas by reinforcing the rich ...
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ICV-GRE
This strain helps avoid the risk of vegetal and sulfur off-characters in varieties such as Merlot ...
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K1-V1116
This strain tends to express freshness of the grape or fruit variety, especially in Sauvignon ...
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QA23
This is a Portuguese isolate used for Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, and Semillon for ...
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R2
It a very good strain for whites made from grapes such as Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Vidal, and Seyval.
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RA47
This yeast was isolated in Burgundy and is used for young, easy to drink Pinot Noirs and Gamays. It ...
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RBS 133
Has the ability to complement the fruity characters of such grape varieties as Sangiovese, ...
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RC 212
A favorite of home winemakers, this yeast is traditionally used in the Burgundy region for big red ...
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Rhone 2056
This strain was selected for its ability to maintain varietal fruit aromas and flavors of Côtes du ...
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Rhone 2226
In red varietals, high color and good structure as well as black cherry, berry and cherry cola ...
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Rhone 4600
Well suited for fermenting fruit-forward, elegant white and rosé wines. High sugar and low nitrogen ...
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R-HST
This strain was selected for its exceptional properties in Rieslings. It also produces crisp, ...
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T73
Isolated from a premium Spanish Claret in the Valencia area, this strain is noted for its ability ...
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W15
This strain was isolated from a high quality Müller Thurgau must in Switzerland. It was developed ...
Red Star
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Cotes de Blancs
Another slow fermenting, very low foaming and low flocculating yeast tolerant of low temperatures. ...
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Montrachet
Perhaps the most popular yeast used. It is available for both red and white wine fermentations and ...
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Pasteur Champagne
Champagne yeast is the second most common yeast strain used. It is common in sparkling wine ...
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Premier Curv
This is a Champagne yeast that is strong acting, low foaming and therefore qualified for barrel ...
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Premier Rouge
Also known as Pasteur Red or the French Red. It is meant for red wines because it is tolerant to ...
Uvaferm
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43
This yeast was selected for its exceptional ability to restart stuck fermentations, out-performing ...
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SVG
In Sauvignon Blanc wines, more intense and a better balance of mineral, citrus and spicy notes. ...
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VRB
Red wines, such as Tempranillo, Barbera and Sangiovese, tend to have good color intensity and ...
White Labs
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WLP-715
Classic yeast, used to produce champagne, cider, dry meads, dry wines, or to fully attenuate barley ...
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WLP-718
Champagne isolate used for complexity in whites. Contributes elegance, especially in barrel ...
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WLP-720
A good choice for sweet mead and cider, as well as Blush wines, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling.
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WLP-727
High fruit ester production. German in origin and cold tolerant.
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WLP-730
This is a good yeast for dry white wines. Enhances varietal character. This is a good choice for ...
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WLP-735
Classic yeast for white wine fermentation, giving an enhanced creamy texture. Low foam producer.
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WLP-740
This is a vigorous fermenter well suited for Cabernet, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon ...
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WLP-749
German red wine yeast that is cold tolerant. Produces spicy fruit aromas.
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WLP-750
Classic Bordeaux yeast with a rich, smooth flavor profile.
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WLP-760
A versatile strain for full-bodied red wines with ester production that complements dry aromatic ...
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WLP-770
Emphasizes fruit aromas in barrel fermentations. Possesses a high nutrient requirement to avoid ...
Wyeast
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4021
Used in many white wine fermentation's and also some red wines. Also used for secondary ...
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4025
Ideal for red or white wines which mature rapidly with Beaujolais type fruitiness and for bigger ...
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4184
Leaves 2-3% residual sugar in most meads. Rich, fruity profile complements fruit mead fermentations.
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4211
Rich, very big, bold, well rounded profile. Nice soft fruit character with dry crisp finish.
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4242
Produces extremely fruity profile, high ester formation, bready, vanilla notes. Allows fruit ...
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4267
Produces distinctive intense berry graham cracker nose, jammy, rich, very smooth complex profile, ...
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4632
Best choice for dry mead. Used in many award winning meads. Low foaming with little or no sulfur ...
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4766
Crisp and dry fermenting yeast with big, fruity finish. Creates a nice balance for all types of ...
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4767
Mild toast and vanilla nose. Mild fruit profile with balanced depth and complexity. Very dry ...
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4783
Produces distinct Riesling character. Rich flavor, creamy, fruity profile with nice dry finish and ...
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4946
Dominating, strong fermentation characteristics. Ideal for Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Syrah, or any ...