Yeast

• Red Star Premier Blanc (formerly called: Pasteur Champagne or Pasteur Blanc)
• This strain has been widely used in the U.S. since 1968
• Strong fermenter with good ethanol tolerance
• Will readily ferment grape musts and fruit juices to dryness
• Recommended for restarting stuck fermentations
• Good tolerance to free sulfur dioxide

• Red Star Premier Rouge (Formerly Pasteur Red)
• Strong, even fermenter that produces full bodied reds
• Encourages the development of varietal fruit flavors, balanced by complex aromas
• Gives character to less robust red grapes

• This Prise de Mousse strain is fast-starting, clean and neutral
• Premier Cuvee is a popular choice because of its consistently strong fermentation characteristics
• High alcohol tolerance, up to 18%
• The first choice for champagne and sparkling wines
• Also good for restarting stuck fermentations

• Cote des Blancs is a relatively slow fermenter, producing less foam
• The yeast requires nutrient addition for most chardonnay fermentations
• Produces fine fruity aromas
• Can be forced to finish with some residual sugar

• For producing all white wines, sparkling wines, harvest wines and ciders
• May also be used to restart stuck fermentations
• Ferments well over a very wide temperature range, from 10° to 30°C (50° to 86°F)

• For producing red wines of smooth character and rounded structure
• Moderately quick, low foaming yeast
• An emphasis on ripe berry, peppery/spicy and fruit aromas is noted
• Best strain to use in Pinot Noir or other full bodied red wines

Pack of five Red Star Premier Prestige active dry wine yeast sachets designed for aromatic white and rosé wines. Enhances fruit and floral character, ferments cleanly to dryness, and is easy to use with direct pitching into must or juice.