CompanyYeast NameDry or LiquidStrain NumberSuggested Wine StylesTemp Range (ƒF)Alcohol Tolerance Level (%)Flocculation Description
LalvinICV D-47Dry1080-02Dry White, Blush, Sweet Mead50-86ƒ14%MediumContributes mouthfeel in Chard and other whites, sweet mead
LalvinBOURGOVIN RC 212Dry1105-02Young Reds, Aged Reds59-86ƒ14%LowEnhances varietal and spicy notes in reds, maintains color stability
Lalvin71-BDry1022-02Blush, Whites, Nouveau, Young Reds, Juice from Concentrates59-86ƒ14%MediumContributes tropical-fruit esters, softens acidity perception
LalvinKIV-1116Dry1016-02Stuck Fermentations, Cider 59-86ƒ16%LowExpresses freshness of white varieties
LalvinEC-1118Dry1018-02Champagne, Dry Meads, Secondary-Stuck Ferment, Late Harvest45-95ƒ18%LowStrong fermenter, low foam, neutral sensory impact
Red StarPasteur RedDryDavis#904Cabernet, Syrah, Pinot, Merlot, Gamay, Zin, Berry and Cherry Wine64-86ƒ16%LowFull-bodied red wines, fruit flavors, complex aromas
Red StarMontrachetDryDavis#522Merlot, Chard, Zinfandel, Syrah59-86ƒ13%LowFull-bodied intense-color red and white wines
Red StarCote des BlancsDryDavis#750Blush Wines, Sparkling CuvÈe, Riesling, Chard, Cider64-86ƒ12-14%LowSlow fermenter, builds flavor and aroma, temperature sensitive
Red StarPasteur ChampagneDryDavis#595Dry White, Cabernet, Port, Cider, Mead, Fruits59-86ƒ13-15%Medium-Low White and some red, no tirage, restarts stuck fermentation
Red StarPremier CuvÈeDryDavis#796Anything but residual-sugar wines45-95ƒ18%LowRed, white and sparkling, restarts stuck fermentation
Red StarFlor SherryDryDavis#519Sherry (primary and secondary fermentation)59-86ƒ18-20%LowGood aldehyde production in secondary fermentation
White LabsChampagneLiquidWLP-715Champagne, Cider, Dry Whites, Dry Meads, Barleywines70-75ƒ17%LowA classic champagne yeast, neutral character
White LabsSweet Mead and Wine LiquidWLP-720Sweet Mead, Blush Wines, Cider, Fruit Wine, Gew¸rz, Riesling70-75ƒ15%LowSlightly fruity, leaves some residual sweetness
White LabsEnglish Cider LiquidWLP-775Cider68-75ƒ14%MediumFerments dry but retains flavor from apples
White LabsChardonnay White Wine LiquidWLP-730White and Blush, Chablis, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc50-90ƒ14%LowSlight ester, low sulfur dioxide, enhances varietal character
White LabsMerlot Red Wine YeastLiquidWLP-740Cabernet, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Chard, Sauv. Blanc and SÈmillon60-90ƒ18%LowNeutral, low fused alcohol production, ferments to dryness
White LabsCabernet Red Wine YeastLiquidWLP-760Cabernet, Merlot, Chard and Sauvignon Blanc60-90ƒ16%LowModerate speed, full-bodied red wines, complementing esters
WyeastPasteur ChampagneLiquid3021 XLDry Whites, Spumante, Sauv. Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Gew¸rz55-75ƒ17%Medium-Low Low foaming, barrel fermentation, ideal champagne base
WyeastDry MeadLiquid3632 XLMead, Fruit Mead, Herbal Mead, Dry Cider, Cysers55-75ƒ18%Low-MediumAward winning, low foaming, minimal sulfur production
WyeastSweet MeadLiquid3184 XLCider, Cyser, Fruit Wine, Ginger Ale, Cherry, Raspberry, Peach60-75ƒ11%Low-MediumRich fruity profile, complements fruit mead fermentation
WyeastSake #9Liquid3134 XLSake, Nigori, Dai Gingo, Fruit, Plum Wine, Rice Beer60-75ƒ16%Low-MediumFull-bodied profile, true Sake character, used for Jius
WyeastChablisLiquid3242 XLFruity Whites, Chard, Chablis, Gew¸rz, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris55-75ƒ12-13%HighBready, vanilla notes, allows fruit character to dominate
WyeastRudisheimerLiquid3783 XLRhine Wines, Fruity Ciders, Riesling, Ice Wine55-75ƒ12-13%MediumRich flavor, creamy, fruity profile, dry finish, hint of Riesling
WyeastAssmannhausenLiquid3277 XLRed German Wine, Riesling, Red Varietals, Merlot, Red French-Am60-90ƒ12-14%Medium-HighGerman red wine yeast, ferments slower, cold tolerant
WyeastPasteur RedLiquid3028 XLCabernet, Red Varietals, Gamay, Zin, Rhone, Burgundy, Pinot Noir55-90ƒ14%Medium-HighClassic German, full body, depth, dry smoky characteristics
WyeastBordeauxLiquid3267 XLFr. Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Petit Syrah,Rioja, ValdepeÒas55-90ƒ14%Low-MediumSmooth complex profile, slightly vinuous, jammy, rich
WyeastEau de VieLiquid3347 XLCordials, Grappa, Barleywine, Eau de Vie, Single Malts65-80ƒ21%LowProduces clean, dry profile, low ester
WyeastCiderLiquid3766 XLCider60-75ƒ12%HighCrisp dry fermenting yeast for fruits and fermentables
WyeastPortwineLiquid3767 XLDry Red and White Wine, add Brandy for classic Port60-90ƒ14%Low-MediumMild fruit profile, balanced depth and complexity, dry finish
WyeastSteinbergLiquid3237 XLRiesling, Sylvaner, Moselle, Liebfraumilch55-75ƒ12-13%Medium-HighProduces full body, dry smoky character, drier than #3783