Suggested Varieties: Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Ice Wine, White French Hybrids, Fruit Wines

 Information on Strain:

-          Isolated in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux, France, by Brian Croser of South Australia.

-          Has excellent cold temperature properties and has been known to ferment in conditions as low as 5°C(41°F).

-          Tends to produce VA without proper nutrition.

-          Lalvin R2^TM helps produce intense, direct fruit style whites by liberating fruity and floral aromas. In addi­tion, varietal characters are enhanced by the enzymatic release of bound aroma precursors.

 

yeast descriptions via Scott Laboratories

Preparing a yeast starter is not as difficult as it may sound.  In fact, we have made it easier by preparing a How-To on preparing a yeast starter.

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