Wine Yeast

An excellent yeast for a wide array of red wines and fruit wines.  Particularly well paired with Cabernet and Zinfandel families.  Will produce full bodied and well rounded reds.  Recommended...

Selected from the Champagne region, can be used for all types of ciders, as well as applejack or apple brandy washes. SafCider works well even under difficult fermentation conditions. Adaptable...

Neutral flavor and aroma. Famous for being a strong fermenter with no problems. Use in any wine where yeast flavor impact is not desired. Higher alcohol tolerance to 18%. Use...

Great for blush and residual sugar white wines. Highly aromatic. Produces smooth wines that mature quicker. Very fast starting strain. Alcohol tolerance of 14%. Use 1 gram per gallon.

Rapid starting yeast often used in fruit wines, white wines, and meads. Has a killer factor and will overcome wild yeast. Famous for aromatic floral aromas. Great in tough ferments....

Rhone isolate for both red and white wines. Enhances mouthfeel and color stability. In reds gives a jammy, concentrated, soft ripe fruit character with mild spiciness. Needs nutrients. Fast fermenter....

Famous for its ability to ferment under stressful conditions of low pH, high total SO2 and low temperature. Preserves varietal fruit character while adding roundness and volume. Low H2S producer....

Famous for bringing out fresh, as opposed to jam-like, fruit flavor and for emphasizing the perception of acidity. Perfect for warm climate, high sugar reds. Great mouhtfeel from polysaccharide production....

A top choice for many white wines and particularly famous for making Chardonnays with huge mouth feel. Expect tropical and citrus flavors/aromas. Fantastic yeast for lees aging. Use 1 gram...

Renowned for ability to enhance tannin structure. Produces flavors of dark fruit, smoke, and licorice. Perfect for reds grown in warmer climates or at lower elevations that need more backbone....

Use in Italian varietals and Cabernet. Amazing mouthfeel. Flavors include fruit jams, rose petals, cherry liqueur, with notes of sweet spices, licorice and cedar. Needs nutrients. Moderate fermenter. Up to...

Used in Pinot or other light reds where full extraction is desired. Color stability is maintained throughout fermentation and aging. Aromas of ripe berry and fruit are emphasized while respecting...

AMH, or Assmanshausen, is amazing for making Pinot noir and Zinfandel. Known to help retain color. Enhances spiciness and promotes fruit flavors and aromas. Best results from 68 to 86...

Perfect for Bordeaux varietals but also works well with Zin. Known to add structure to wine. Medium-rate fermenter with low hydrogen sulfide production. Ferment between 64 and 86 degrees F...

The best yeast to use on stuck fermentations. It has a high alcohol tolerance and broad temperature range. Use yeast hulls 24 hours prior to innoculation. Use nutrients. Expect a...

Perfect for Syrah, Merlot and Carignane. It requires high nutrient levels. Aromas include violets, raspberries, cassis, strawberries, black pepper and grilled meat. Ferment between 59 and 86 degrees F with...

Ideal choice for Chardonnay and lees aging. Short lag time, alcohol tolerant to 15% and optimum expression at 59 to 77 degrees F. Needs nutrients. Pineapple, floral, toasted bread, honey,...

A yeast blend of BM45 along with another strain chosen for its stronger fermentation. Allows you to get the unique flavors of jam, rose petals, and cherry liquor with less...

Versatile yeast suitable for reds, roses and whites. In red wines, it produces easy-to-drink Rhone style wines. Develops fresh, ripe fruit qualities and enhances the mouthfeel of a wine. Alcohol...

California isolated strain famous for Zin. Ideally suited to making rich, concentrated reds with big mouthfeel. Good mineral and spice notes achievable with nutrients such as Go-Ferm & Fermaid. Alcohol...

Classic strain for Cab and Merlot. Enhances varietal fruit and floral aromas, along with strawberry jam, caramel, and spice notes. Helps color stability, tannic structure and mouthfeel. Alcohol tolerance to...

Amazing for Syrah, Petite Syrah, Grenache, Tempranillo and Carignane. Emphasizes structure, aromatic complexity and mouthfeel. Flavors of cherry, pepper and chocolate. Good choice if temperature control is not an option...

A Spanish strain great for Tempranillo, Barbera, Sangiovese and Zin. Improves mouthfeel, softens tannins, and enhances varietal characteristics. Emphases on dried plums, jammy fruit and hazelnuts. High alcohol tolerance to...

Developed to ferment dry white wines where bright fruit and heavy mouthfeel are desired. Respects varietal character. Great for low temp ferments down to 50F. Also good for cool climate,...

Enhances the varietal chacter by enzymatic release of bound aroma precursors. Perfect for aromatic whites like Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chenin Blanc, Vidal, and Seyval. Ferments down to 50F. Ideal...

Helps induce and extract varietal character from warm weather/high brix fruit that might be overripe. Excellent for Chardonnay and Roses. Strong fermenter with moderate nutrient needs. Use 1 gram per...

Perfect for concentrated, fruit driven whites including Pinot Gris, Semillon, and Chardonnay. T306 emphasizes exotic fruits and lush pineapple. Great choice for barrel ferments and lees aging. High nitrogen needs...

A top choice for Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Viognier and Semillion. Huge mouthfeel. Releases terpenes to produce fruity/floral flavors. Also makes very interesting smoky, spiciness. Great for mead. Use 1...

Uniquely reduces perception of acidity and astringency in high acid red wines. Delicate fruit-forward aromas of cherry, blackberry, plum, along with violets and vanilla. Perfect for sangiovese and hybrids. Alcohol...

Enhances varietal characteristics while metabolizing 25% of Malic Acid which makes it a great choice for higher acid Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and other dry whites. Strong fermenter. Mineral, citrus and...

Specifically for Pinot Noir, especially when a cold soak will be used. Isolated in Burgundy after 3 years of trials to enhance complex and balanced Pinot Noir varietal character. Use...

Produces premium, crisp white wines destined for aging. Developed for Riesling. Best used when the most transparency between fruit and a finished wine is sought. Developed for Riesling. Alcohol tolerant...

Top choice for Sauvignon Blanc. Specifically developed to enhance SV varietal character and aromas (Mercaptopentanone, Mercaptohexanol). Also works well with other whites. Low producer of VA and SO2. Use nutrients....

Sensy™ yeast for whites and rosé was selected for its special ability to produce very low levels of SO2 and H2S while completing rapid alcoholic fermentation under white winemaking conditions....