Renaissance for Chardonnay

[Bmd2k1]

looking for some feedback on fav Renaissance yeast for a Chardonnay.

Thanks and Cheers!

 

[Rice_Guy]

I am a northerner which means that I don’t grow Chardonnay. After using TR313 on Briana and being impressed with the aromatics it is my go to yeast.

 

[winemaker81]

I haven't made Chardonnay with a Renaissance yeast, but I'd use any of 'em. The only one not recommended for Chardonnay is TR-313, but I'd use it.

It all depends on what effect you want -- if you haven't, navigate to their product page and read the description -- then read what's on the Applications tab, which gives a good description out which grapes it's good for and what the outcome may be.

Next year I'd consider getting 2 bucket of Chardonnay and trying all 4 yeast in 3 gallon batches.

 

[RylanJacobs]

Is there a source for Renaissance yeast in small batches? Lodi Wine Lab has the Avante in small quantities. That one appears geared towards reds. Every other site is 500g bricks.

 

[winemaker81]

Is there a source for Renaissance yeast in small batches? Lodi Wine Lab has the Avante in small quantities. That one appears geared towards reds. Every other site is 500g bricks.

Lodi Wine Labs was selling in "barrel size" quantities for most strains, but this year they dropped back on a lot of home winemaker-sized packages.

 

[Bmd2k1]

Lodi Wine Labs was selling in "barrel size" quantities for most strains, but this year they dropped back on a lot of home winemaker-sized packages.

Maybe we should see if @Matt_Pruszynski at Label Peelers can start carrying it

 

[winemaker81]

Maybe we should see if @Matt_Pruszynski at Label Peelers can start carrying it

I mentioned that to Matt last year, that there is a market for enzymes and yeast. I was hoping it would be profitable enough to make it worth his while.

 

[Ohio Bob]

I reached out to John at the Grape & Granary, Akron, Ohio, and he said he would look into carrying renaissance yeasts.

 

[winemaker81]

I reached out to John at the Grape & Granary, Akron, Ohio, and he said he would look into carrying renaissance yeasts.

Thanks!

Something we should all keep in mind is that retailers carry a product only if it is profitable. They are in business to make a profit, not make our lives more convenient, although if those two things intersect, that helps everyone.

It will help if everyone interested in consumer quantities of Renaissance yeast (amounts far smaller than a 500 g brick) contact G&G to express interest. Give G&G a reason to take this plunge.