I am going to be making 6 gallons of choke cherry wine and wondering which yeast you all would recomend.
Main ingreadients will be . 22# of chokecherrys and 3# of Raisins and 3# of golden raisins. Debating on tannin, might add a1/2 tablespoon.
My target is 12-14% alch. probably, 14% and Dry
Yeasties im thinken on are....
Lalvin RC-212 Bourgovin: This strain comes from the Burgundy region of France,
and is a moderately quick, low foaming yeast. Achieves full extraction in red wines. Stabilizes color
and tannin throughout fermentation and aging. An emphasis on ripe berry, peppery/spicy and fruit aromas is noted.
This is the best strain to use in Pinot Noir or other full bodied red wines. Tolerance up to 14%. Ferments between
59 and 86 degrees.
Red Star Montrachet: Versatile all purpose wine yeast with complex flavors and aromas.
Ferments strongly and has a high alcohol tolerance. Well suited to Chardonnays and other dry, full bodied wines.
Ferments between 60 and 80 degrees.
Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne: This Prisse de Mousse strain is fast-starting, clean and neutral. A popular choice because of its consistently strong fermentation characteristics and high alcohol tolerance, up to 18%. The first choice for champagne and sparkling wines. Also good for restarting stuck fermentations. Ferments between 50 and 80 degrees.
What are your thoughts?
Main ingreadients will be . 22# of chokecherrys and 3# of Raisins and 3# of golden raisins. Debating on tannin, might add a1/2 tablespoon.
My target is 12-14% alch. probably, 14% and Dry
Yeasties im thinken on are....
Lalvin RC-212 Bourgovin: This strain comes from the Burgundy region of France,
and is a moderately quick, low foaming yeast. Achieves full extraction in red wines. Stabilizes color
and tannin throughout fermentation and aging. An emphasis on ripe berry, peppery/spicy and fruit aromas is noted.
This is the best strain to use in Pinot Noir or other full bodied red wines. Tolerance up to 14%. Ferments between
59 and 86 degrees.
Red Star Montrachet: Versatile all purpose wine yeast with complex flavors and aromas.
Ferments strongly and has a high alcohol tolerance. Well suited to Chardonnays and other dry, full bodied wines.
Ferments between 60 and 80 degrees.
Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne: This Prisse de Mousse strain is fast-starting, clean and neutral. A popular choice because of its consistently strong fermentation characteristics and high alcohol tolerance, up to 18%. The first choice for champagne and sparkling wines. Also good for restarting stuck fermentations. Ferments between 50 and 80 degrees.
What are your thoughts?