Wine Making

  1. Mangrove jack's Yeast – CL23  (8g) Mangrove jack's Yeast – CL23  (8g)
    $5.50

    Mangrove jack's Yeast – CL23 (8g)

    Saccharomyces Bayanus – Ideal for crisp, fresh dry white/blush and all sparkling wines. Also the best strain for high alcohol tolerance. CL23 produces very low levels of fusel oils and other congener compounds during fermentation and so does not contribute much to wine flavour or aroma and can therefore be considered to be a particularly neutral / clean fermenter. However CL23 does contribute significantly to the wines structure and ferments out sugars completely allowing for the driest of wines to be made. CL23 is noted for its robustness, being able to ferment to 18% abv. ethanol, tolerate high free SO2 and high levels of other stress factors such as organic acids, incorrect temperature and pH making CL23 the strain of choice for high alcohol wines or where uncertain recipes are employed and fermentation reliability is a key factor or where low temperature fermentation down to 8°C (46°CF) is required. This strain is ‘fermentation friendly’ in that it produces zero foam, starts fermenting rapidly so avoids potential bacterial contamination and can be used to re-start stuck fermentations. In certain situations, CL23 can be used for red winemaking – especially where wine structure and dryness are key factors – but a word of caution, CL23 will take out colour and fruit flavour so recipes should be adjusted accordingly. To appreciate such attributes, split a Cabernet Sauvignon Must and ferment out using CL23 versus VR21 – you will not believe both wines came from the same grape.
  2. Mangrove Jacks Yeast – SN9 - All round wine strain (8g) Mangrove Jacks Yeast – SN9 - All round wine strain (8g)
    $5.50

    Mangrove Jacks Yeast – SN9 - All round wine strain (8g)

    Saccharomyces Bayanus – Very good all round strain, best choice for high alcohol and fortified wines but also excellent for most country wines, sweet sparkling wines and ciders. If you only had one wine yeast strain, this would be the strain.

  3. Mangrove jack's Yeast – AW4 – Germanic aromatic white wines (8g) Mangrove jack's Yeast – AW4 – Germanic aromatic white wines (8g)
    $5.50

    Mangrove jack's Yeast – AW4 – Germanic aromatic white wines (8g)

    AW4 is noted for developing powerfully fragrant, full spice aromatic wines and is a perfect match for Gewurztraminer and also recommended for Sauvignon and Semillon where the Oenologist requires a positive aromatic esters contribution from the yeast. AW4 is a good fermenter across the range 14 to 30°C (57 -86°F), low foam formation and medium to high glycerol. It will ferment up to 14.5% abv. ethanol providing the temperature is held within the 20 - 25°C (68 -77°F) range and the pH is above 3.0.
  4. Wyeast - Malolactic Blend - Strain 4007 Wyeast - Malolactic Blend - Strain 4007
    $25.00

    Wyeast - Malolactic Blend - Strain 4007

    Species: Oenococcus oeni blend

    Profile: Our blend is recommended for any wine requiring malic acid reduction. It will cover a broad range of temperature and pH conditions.

    Metric Temperature Range: 13-32 °C

    IN-STOCK YEAST: We maintain stock of high-selling liquid yeasts in the shop, to make it easy for anyone who needs liquid yeast in a hurry. These will always be sold within the best before date. If a strain is out of stock, then it won't show up as an option for you to purchase. If you want the freshest liquid yeast, or if we are out of stock, consider using the pre-order option. Pre-ordered yeasts are ordered directly from the manufacturer on your behalf and we do not use in-stock yeast to fulfil pre-orders.

    PREORDER DEADLINE: Every 2 months we place a liquid yeast order with Wyeast. All pre-orders placed will be part of our next order from the supplier, subject to the supplier having your pre-ordered strain in stock.

    We place our orders on or after the 20th of the month. The deadline to ensure your pre-order is included is midnight the day before.

    All pre-orders will be available for pickup or shipping after we receive the yeast which is usually around the first week of the month.

    *Note: we will ship your order when your yeast arrives, so if you wish to place an order for other items and want to receive them sooner, please place a separate order.

  5. Wyeast - Er1A Malolactic - Strain 4114 Wyeast - Er1A Malolactic - Strain 4114
    $25.00

    Wyeast - Er1A Malolactic - Strain 4114

    Species: Oenococcus oeni 

    Profile: A liquid suspension of Oenococcus oeni grown in a sterile organic juice based nutrient enriched medium. This product will provide rapid and complete malic acid reduction in high acid wines. Malic acid reduction will balance and soften wine while enhancing flavor and aroma characteristics including vanilla and buttery notes. Malolactic conversion is generally completed within 1-3 months. Er1A is an excellent choice for red wines. It was isolated for its tolerance to low pH conditions.

    Metric Temperature Range: 21-32 °C

    IN-STOCK YEAST: We maintain stock of high-selling liquid yeasts in the shop, to make it easy for anyone who needs liquid yeast in a hurry. These will always be sold within the best before date. If a strain is out of stock, then it won't show up as an option for you to purchase. If you want the freshest liquid yeast, or if we are out of stock, consider using the pre-order option. Pre-ordered yeasts are ordered directly from the manufacturer on your behalf and we do not use in-stock yeast to fulfil pre-orders.

    PREORDER DEADLINE: Every 2 months we place a liquid yeast order with Wyeast. All pre-orders placed will be part of our next order from the supplier, subject to the supplier having your pre-ordered strain in stock.

    We place our orders on or after the 20th of the month. The deadline to ensure your pre-order is included is midnight the day before.

    All pre-orders will be available for pickup or shipping after we receive the yeast which is usually around the first week of the month.

    *Note: we will ship your order when your yeast arrives, so if you wish to place an order for other items and want to receive them sooner, please place a separate order.

  6. Wyeast - Ey2d Malolactic - Strain 4221 Wyeast - Ey2d Malolactic - Strain 4221
    $25.00

    Wyeast - Ey2d Malolactic - Strain 4221

    Species: Oenococcus oeni 

    Profile: A liquid suspension of Oenococcus oeni grown in a sterile organic juice based nutrient enriched medium. This product will provide rapid and complete malic acid reduction in high acid wines. Malic acid reduction will balance and soften wine while enhancing flavor and aroma characteristics including vanilla and buttery notes. Malolactic conversion is generally completed within 1-3 months. Ey2d is suggested for white wines. It has been selected for its tolerance to low cellar temperatures.

    Metric Temperature Range: 13-24 °C

    IN-STOCK YEAST: We maintain stock of high-selling liquid yeasts in the shop, to make it easy for anyone who needs liquid yeast in a hurry. These will always be sold within the best before date. If a strain is out of stock, then it won't show up as an option for you to purchase. If you want the freshest liquid yeast, or if we are out of stock, consider using the pre-order option. Pre-ordered yeasts are ordered directly from the manufacturer on your behalf and we do not use in-stock yeast to fulfil pre-orders.

    PREORDER DEADLINE: Every 2 months we place a liquid yeast order with Wyeast. All pre-orders placed will be part of our next order from the supplier, subject to the supplier having your pre-ordered strain in stock.

    We place our orders on or after the 20th of the month. The deadline to ensure your pre-order is included is midnight the day before.

    All pre-orders will be available for pickup or shipping after we receive the yeast which is usually around the first week of the month.

    *Note: we will ship your order when your yeast arrives, so if you wish to place an order for other items and want to receive them sooner, please place a separate order.

  7. White Labs PurePitch® Next Generation WLP705 Sake #7 Yeast
    $28.00

    White Labs PurePitch® Next Generation WLP705 Sake #7 Yeast

    Produces a full-bodied character and subtle fruity esters. For use in rice-based fermentations; typically used in conjunction with koji (to produce fermentable sugar). This strain can also be used successfully in beer fermentations.

    Out of Stock
  8. White Labs PurePitch® Next Generation WLP718 Avize Wine Yeast
    $28.00

    White Labs PurePitch® Next Generation WLP718 Avize Wine Yeast

    Champagne isolate used for complexity in whites. Contributes elegance, especially in barrel-fermented Chardonnays.

    Out of Stock
  9. White Labs PurePitch® Next Generation WLP735 French White Wine Yeast
    $28.00

    White Labs PurePitch® Next Generation WLP735 French White Wine Yeast

    Classic yeast for white wine fermentation, giving an enhanced creamy texture. Low foam producer.

    Out of Stock
  10. White Labs PurePitch® Next Generation WLP740 Merlot Red Wine Yeast
    $28.00

    White Labs PurePitch® Next Generation WLP740 Merlot Red Wine Yeast

    Neutral character, with low fusel-alcohol production. Ferments dry.

    Out of Stock