
Fine selection of premium strains for classic varietals.
Fine selection of premium strains for classic varietals.
Isolated in Champagne, EC1118 has a wide range of applications where a rapid neutral fermentation is required, including fermentation of white and red wines table wines, secondary fermentation, late harvest whites and also for barrel fermentations and restarting stuck ferments. EC1118 has high fermentation vigour, low nitrogen demand, ferments over a wide temperature range (10°- 30°C), tolerates up to 18% v/v alcohol, and is killer active. Flocculates well with very compact lees. Relatively high level of colour extraction in red wines.
$4.00
Alcohol tolerance and fermentation performance are key attributes of this yeast. Contributes to aroma, structure and colour stability in quality red wines for warm to hot regions. Given its tolerance to high alcohol, this yeast is recommended for the fermentation of high sugar red wines. Not only are its environmental parameters conducive to reliability under these conditions, it contributes to wine quality by enhancing varietal aroma expression, contributing to tannin structure and maintaining a high colour intensity.
$33.00
For fresh, fruit focused whites – A clean fermenter, rated highly in thiol conversion for optimum varietal expression. Lalvin QA23® has a very high ?-glucosidase activity, enzymes which help cleave non-volatile aromatic compounds into their volatile state. Hence this yeast contributes to varietal / terroir fruit expression. It is known to enhance citrus fruit type aromas including lime and grapefruit. For fresh, fruit focused whites – A clean fermenter, rated highly in thiol conversion for optimum varietal expression. Lalvin QA23® has a very high ?-glucosidase activity, enzymes which help cleave non-volatile aromatic compounds into their volatile state. Hence this yeast contributes to varietal / terroir fruit expression. It is known to enhance citrus fruit type aromas including lime and grapefruit.
$33.00
The 'only strain' for Germanic aromatic white wines.
$5.50
8g Wine Yeast. For full bodied, full flavoured dry and sweet varietal grape wines.
$5.50
Perfect for light, fruity red wines for early consumption.
$5.50
8g wine yeast. Acid Reducing strain excellent for fruity country wines. For best results ferment at 18-27°c
$5.00
8g Wine Yeast. For full bodied, rich fruity aromatic sweet white/blush and dessert wines. Excellent strain for white country fruit and flower wines.
$5.50
8g Wine Yeast. Exceptional strain for fruit red varietal wines with good structure, balance and colour. Great strain for red country wines.
$5.50
8g Wine Yeast perfect for rich full bodied red wines with exceptional flavour complexity.
$5.50
8g Wine Yeast. Very good all round strain for country wines, sweet sparkling wines and ciders and the best choice for high alcohol and fortified sweet wines.
$5.50
For crisp, dry fresh white/blush wines. Still or sparkling. Champagne yeast is often used for cider and ginger beer.
$5.00