Formerly known as "Port".*
Mild toast and vanilla nose. Mild fruit profile with balanced depth and complexity. Very dry finish. Dry red and white wines, add brandy for classic ports. Also used for big red wines and high sugar musts.
Origin:
Flocculation: Medium-low
Attenuation: NA
Temperature Range: 60-90°F, 16-32°C
Alcohol Tolerance: 14% ABV
Styles:
Brandy
Chianti
Cognac,Armagnac
Common Perry
Madeira
Málaga
Marsala
Merlot
Mourvèdre (Monastrell)
New England Cider
Port
Rioja
Sangiovese/Brunello
Soave
Tempranillo
Touriga Nacional
Traditional Perry
Trebbiano/Ugni Blanc
Vin Santo
Vinho Verde
Zinfandel
Additional Information:
The activator has 50 billion cells of pure, ready-to-pitch yeast, plus an internal juice-based nutrient packet. The Activator is designed to inoculate five gallons of juice or must. The smack pack system allows yeast metabolism to begin, providing proof of healthy yeast. It is not necessary for this package to fully swell before use.
Packet size: 125ml
* In March of 2014, Wyeast Laboratories renamed several of the wine yeasts in their collection for easier identifcation, moving away from European appellations and moving toward their actual uses. The change is only to the names, th numbers and the strains (along with their fermentation profiles and properties) will remain exactly the same.