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Lalvin Wine Yeast

Lalvin® yeast by Lallemand® is trusted by some of the worlds best-known professional winemakers to give them the performance they need time after time, and that same reliability is found in our Lalvin® yeast and bacteria strains for the home winemaker. Every Lalvin® product goes through rigorous scientific testing at each phase of production, guaranteeing the same high quality results with every batch. We offer a variety of strains that compliment a full range of winemaking styles, giving you the characteristics you are looking for with the unmatched ease-of-use that only active dry yeast can provide.

Through a specialized manufacturing process, Lalvin yeast is brought to peak condition for use in winemaking applications, then quickly stabilized by removing most of the moisture content. This allows Lalvin dry yeast to stay active through storage until it is ready to start the fermentation process.

Red Star Wine Yeast

Packaged in individual five gram, nitrogen purged foil sachets. Each sachet is printed with yeast variety and complete instructions for use with five to six gallons of must.


71B 1122 Wine Yeast $0.85 

5 grams for 5 to 6 gallons of wine

NARBONNE 71B-1122: Isolated and selected by the National Agricultural Research Institute in Narbonne, France. 71B is particularly known for its use in fermenting fruity blush and semi-sweet whites. Long-lived aromas are due to its production of esters and higher alcohols. 71B also softens high acid musts by partially metabolizing malic acid.

The 71B is used primarily by professional winemakers for young wines such as vin nouveau and has been found to be very suitable for blush and residual sugar whites. For grapes in regions naturally high in acid, the partial metabolism of malic acid helps soften the wine. The 71B also has the ability to produce significant esters and higher alcohols, making it an excellent choice for fermenting concentrates.


EC 1118 Champagne Yeast $0.85 

5 grams for 5 to 6 gallons of wine

CHAMPAGNE EC-1118: Use for white, red, and sparkling wines or to restart stuck fermentations. EC1118 is the original, steady, low foam, and is excellent for barrel fermentations. It ferments well at low temperatures, and flocculates well.

The EC-1118 strain is recommended for all types of wines, including sparkling, and late harvest wines and cider. It may also be used to restart stuck fermentations.


ICV D 47 Wine Yeast $0.85 

5 grams for 5 to 6 gallons of wine, Alcohol tolerance 15%

A low-foaming, quick fermenter that settles well forming compact lees at the end of fermentation. This strain tolerates fermentation temperatures ranging from 70° to 86°F and enhances mouth feel due to complex carbohydrates. Malolactic fermentation proceeds well in wine made with ICV D-47. This strain is 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.


K1V 1116 Wine Yeast $0.85 

5 grams for 5 to 6 gallons of wine

MONTPELLIER K1V-1116: This strain tends to express freshness of grape varieties, especially in Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Chenin Blanc. Natural fresh fruit aromas are retained for a longer time. It is also recommended for French hybrid whites and mature reds. Can withstand a wide range of fermentation temperatures 50 -107°F and ferments well under stressed conditions and is especially useful in restarting stuck fermentations.

The K1V-1116 strain tends to express the freshness of white grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Seyval. The natural fresh fruit aromas are retained longer than with other standard yeast strains. Fruit wines and wines made from concentrates poor in nutrient balance benefit from the capacity of K1V-1116 to adapt to difficult fermentation conditions. Restarts stuck fermentations.


RC 212 Wine Yeast $0.85 

5 grams for 5 to 6 gallons of wine

RED WINE RC-212: The Bourgorouge RC212 strain was selected from fermentations in Burgundy by the Bureau Interprofessional des Vins de Bourgogne, for its ability to produce ripe berry, bright fruit and spicy characteristics. It consistently produces Pinot Noirs with good structure.

RC 212 is recommended for red varieties where full extraction is desired. Lighter red varieties also benefit from the improved extraction while color stability is maintained throughout fermentation and aging. Aromas of ripe berry and fruit are emphasized while respecting pepper and spicy notes. An excellent choice for both young and aged red wines.


Bacchus Malolactic Bacteria $8.95 

1 gram for 5 to 6 gallons of wine

BACCHUS MALOLACTIC BACTERIA: The role of malolactic fermentation (MLF) bacteria on wine quality has increased due to world winemaking trends to reduce the use of sulfur dioxide in the must and to make wines with lower acidity and greater complexity. Thus, the control of bacteria and malolactic fermentation aims to minimize the risks and maximize the positive contributions of a MLF. Lallemand has made malolactic bacteria cultures since the mid 1980s to help wine makers control MLF. Bacchus consists of natural wine bacteria isolates selected from the Lallemand Oenococcus oeni culture collection in Saint-Simon, France. These concentrated and freeze-dried Bacchus malolactic bacteria cultures have been pre-acclimated to survive in a wide range of conditions when directly added to the wine.


Cote Des Blanc Yeast $0.45 

5 grams for 5 to 6 gallons of wine

This yeast is derived from a selection of the Geisenheim Institute in Germany. It is a relatively slow fermenter, like Geisenheim Epernay, but producing less foam. It requires nutrient addition for most chardonnay fermentations. Côte des Blancs produces fine, fruity aromas and may be controlled by lowering temperature to finish with some residual sugar. It is recommended for reds, whites, sparkling cuvées and non-grape fruit wines.


Pasteur Champagne Yeast $0.45 

5 grams for 5 to 6 gallons of wine

It is a strong fermenter with good ethanol tolerance, and will readily ferment grape musts and fruit juices to dryness. This strain also has good tolerance to free sulfur dioxide. It is recommended for full bodied reds and whites. Pasteur Champagne is noted for low volatile acidity, good flavor complexity, and intense color.


Montrachet Wine Yeast $0.45 

5 grams for 5 to 6 gallons of wine

it is a strong fermenter with good ethanol tolerance, and will readily ferment grape musts and fruit juices to dryness. This strain also has good tolerance to free sulfur dioxide. This strain is recommended for full bodied reds and whites. Montrachet is noted for low volatile acidity, good flavor complexity, and intense color.


Pasteur Red Wine Yeast $0.45 

5 grams for 5 to 6 gallons of wine

This yeast is from the Institute Pasteur in Paris. It is a strong, even fermenter that produces full bodied reds. This yeast encourages the development of varietals fruit flavors, balanced by complex aromas, especially when using grapes of the Cabernet family. It may be necessary to cool the fermenting must to prevent unwanted temperature increase.


Premier Cuvee Wine Yeast $0.45 

5 grams for 5 to 6 gallons of wine

This yeast has good tolerance to ethanol and free sulfur dioxide, and ferments to dryness. It is a very low producer of foam, urea, and fusel oils. Recommended for reds, whites and especially champagne. It is reported to perform well restarting stuck fermentations. Winemakers have remarked that Premier Cuvée is the fastest, cleanest, and most neutral fermenter offered by Red Star®. Ferments best between 75°-95°F.


Anti-Foam Agent $1.20 

5 gm. net wgt

A powdered, food-grade silicone used to reduce excessive foaming during fermentation. Add up to one gram of the Anti-Foam powder per gallon of beer or wine prior to fermentation to prevent foam from pushing up and clogging your airlock. It can also be added during the boiling stage of brewing to prevent messy boil-overs! The Anti-Foam will not affect the finished flavor, appearance or head retention of your beverage. Contains 5 grams, enough to treat 5 gallons.


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