Which yeast?

[taylorj29]

I'm going to be harvesting my grapes this weekend to make next years' red and I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on what is the best yeast to use for the Gamay variety?

 

[31bb3]

Wouldn't have a clue I'd prob just use normal gp wine yeast

 

[Frogfurlong]

A GP yeast or one suited to Beaujolais (Gamay is the priciple vine used in that according to wiki )

HTH

 

[Eric_S]

I'd suggest something like Lalvin RC212 (Burgundy) or maybe Lalvin K1V (all purpose) as they're good quality and (probably) more readily available than a more specialised one.

http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/ingredien ... c-212.html

http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/ingredien ... rpose.html

 

[evanvine]

As the Gamay is a lighter grape I would tend to go for a Bordeaux rather than a Burgandy.
Happy vinting, I hope your sugar is high and your acid is low!

 

[taylorj29]

Thanks guys!


All picked and seperated from their stems. Now to crush them the old fashioned way and let them steep for a couple of days until I pitch the yeast.