Good Yeast For Shiraz Fermentation

[vinlibervin]

Hi

I was wondering if anyone had some advice on good yeast recommendations for shiraz grapes.

Last year I used Wyeast 2049 champagne on a cabernet sauvignon ferment as it was all I could get at the time and it worked well in that there were no problems with the fermentation but I wonder if there are better yeasts out there - especially the yeasts designed for red wine grapes.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Al

 

[JDW81]

Hi

I was wondering if anyone had some advice on good yeast recommendations for shiraz grapes.

Last year I used Wyeast 2049 champagne on a cabernet sauvignon ferment as it was all I could get at the time and it worked well in that there were no problems with the fermentation but I wonder if there are better yeasts out there - especially the yeasts designed for red wine grapes.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Al

Lalvin RC 212 (www.lalvinyeast.com)

I know a few wine makers who use this one in heavier reds.

 

[JDW81]

FWIW lalvin 1118 champagne yeast makes an excellent cider yeast. High attenuation for a really dry finish.

 

[Tim F]

These guys have a pretty good range and a descriptive catalog, I find it pretty useful. http://www.vintnersharvest.com/loadasset.p...easts+Guide.pdf

 

[vinlibervin]

These guys have a pretty good range and a descriptive catalog, I find it pretty useful. http://www.vintnersharvest.com/loadasset.p...easts+Guide.pdf

Many thanks Tim

 

[JDW81]

These guys have a pretty good range and a descriptive catalog, I find it pretty useful. http://www.vintnersharvest.com/loadasset.p...easts+Guide.pdf

I've used their yeast before as well and was very happy with the results.