Yeasts for Wine

Yeasts are one of the single-most important ingredients of winemaking. Using the right yeast for the wine you are making is essential in order to achieve the optimum result.

Yeasts manufacturers go to great lengths to cultivate their yeasts to enable the best results possible.

Never buy a yeast because you think " That should be ok." Always buy the very best yeast that is most suited to the wine you are making. There is a huge variety of yeasts and one of them will be perfect for your wine.

Please be sure to pick the right one from our selection.

There is plenty to be learned in our selection of books, should you wish to study a little.

If in any doubt, please contact us.
Good winemaking!

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Gervin No 1 (General purpose yeast) More information about Gervin No 1 (General purpose yeast)		£1.07

Gervin No 11 (Varietal "D") Yeast Gives excellent bouquet in true Beaujolais style.Ideal for fruit wines, particularly from concentrates. More information about Gervin No 11 (Varietal "D") Yeast		£1.07

Gervin No 9 (var B) yeast Quality white table Rhine strain. This is another high quality aromatic yeast intended for the production of wines with a young fruity bouquet. Ferments down to 10° c. More information about Gervin No 9 (var B) yeast		£1.07

Gervin No10 (Gold Label) For Champagne and sparkling wines More information about Gervin No10 (Gold Label)		£1.07

Gervin No4 yeast A High Alcohol Yield Yeast More information about Gervin No4 yeast		£1.07

Lalvin All Purpose (K1-V1116) Expresses the freshness of white grape varieties. Can also aid stuck ferments. More information about Lalvin All Purpose (K1-V1116)		£1.20

Lalvin Burgundy (RC 212) The RC 212 is recommended for red varieties where full extraction is desired. More information about Lalvin Burgundy (RC 212)		£1.20

Lalvin Champagne (EC-1118) An excellent choice for champagnes and late harvest wines. Also a very good choice for dry whites. This yeast is also favoured by some as a cider yeast in the manner of a French/Normandy style. It will also give a high alcohol yield. More information about Lalvin Champagne (EC-1118)		£1.20

Lalvin Nouveau (71B-1122) The 71B is used primarily by professional winemakers for young wines such as vin nouveau. Suitable for blush and residual sugar wines. Also excellent for reducing the acidity of cider if eating/cooking apples have been used. More information about Lalvin Nouveau (71B-1122)		£1.20

Lalvin White Wine Yeast (ICV/D-47) Recommended for making wines from white varieties such as Chardonnay and rosé wines. An excellent choice for producing mead, however be sure to supplement with yeast nutrients, especially usable nitrogen More information about Lalvin White Wine Yeast (ICV/D-47)		£1.20

Gervin yeast #6(R2) A true Sauternes yeast. More information about Gervin yeast #6(R2)		£1.07

Gervin yeast #8 var A (Red/White label) Ideal for making wines of the Bordeaux style. More information about Gervin yeast #8 var A (Red/White label)		£1.07

Young's All Purpose Red Wine Yeast For use in red wine when a specific yeast is not required. More information about Young's All Purpose Red Wine Yeast		£1.02

Young's All purpose White Wine Yeast Produces white or blush wines which are exceptionally crisp and clean. Also suitable for cold ferments down to 7 C. No fuss, just sprinkle on the must. More information about Young's All purpose White Wine Yeast		£1.02

Young's Bordeaux Red Wine Yeast Brillaint for bringing out the fruity flavours in red wines. More information about Young's Bordeaux Red Wine Yeast		£1.02

Young's Bordeaux White Wine Yeast. Confers exceptional depth and complexity to white wines. Perfect for Bordeaux style (dry) style white wines. Simply sprinkle onto the prepared must. More information about Young's Bordeaux White Wine Yeast.		£1.02

Young's Burgundy Wine Yeast Helps to give your wine the typical Burgundy flavour. More information about Young's Burgundy Wine Yeast		£1.02

Young's Champagne Yeast The ultimate yeast for the ultimate wine. Top of the tree yeast for that very special sparkling wine. Sprinkle on the must, no fuss. More information about Young's Champagne Yeast		£1.02

Young's Dessert/High Alcohol Yeast For those extra strong special wines where a high alcohol yield is preferred. Easy to use, just sprinkle on the must. More information about Young's Dessert/High Alcohol Yeast		£1.02

Young's Germanic White Wine yeast Confers strong Germanic style flavour to white wines. Simply sprinkle on to must. More information about Young's Germanic White Wine yeast		£1.02