Yeast

[grapecrusher]

What is the best yeast to use for cabernet and petite Syrah to get the best bouquet and fruit taste from the juice?

 

[Deezil]

I havent made any serious red grape wines but...

I would guess that your best bet is a combination of yeast strains
Ones I've seen thrown around a lot:

RC212
D21
D80
D254
BM-45
BM 4x4

I would read up on these different yeasts, compare and contrast their differences, and see who works well with MLF and who doesnt - depending on how you're handling that aspect of this..

 

[djrockinsteve]

If you go to lalvin.com you will find a yeast chart with their characterics.
Probably the RC-212
I think that is the one I use on my reds. I use several of Lalvins yeasts for my musts.

 

[Boatboy24]

This is a great little guide.

http://www.morebeer.com/public/pdf/wyeastpair.pdf

 

[JohnT]

My vote would be for RC 212. I have had great results with this on cabs. Just make sure that you are generous when it comes to yeast neutrient.

 

[grapecrusher]

This is a great little guide.

http://www.morebeer.com/public/pdf/wyeastpair.pdf

Thanks for the info. Great info

 

[grapecrusher]

Thanks for the info. Great info

Do these different yeast require different temps during fermentation?