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D21 Dry Wine Yeast

D21 Dry Wine Yeast

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Dominique Delteil selected ICV-D21 from a Languedoc terroir known for producing wines with stable color, intense fore-mouth, mid-palate tannin structure, and a fresh aftertaste. Unlike most wine yeasts, ICV-D21 both contributes polysaccharides and retains higher acidity, which can be useful when working with warm-climate fruit. These attributes also inhibit the development of cooked jam and burning-alcohol sensations in highly mature and concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. During fermentation, ICV-D21 produces very few sulfide compounds even at warmer temperatures, which allows the expression of the fruit to remain fresh while reducing the potential for herbaceous characters developing in the wine. This could be useful in situations where temperature control may be less than ideal. When combined with wines fermented with various yeast chosen for their structure and complexity (ex: ICV-D254 and ICVD80), wines fermented with ICV-D21 excel at being able to bring bright, fresh-fruit back to a blend and serve as a great "focusing element". D-21 serves in this capacity for both reds and whites. We have used this yeast as part of our own Cabernet Sauvignon program and have been really happy with it. Best results from 60 to 86 degrees F, with an alcohol tolerance to 16%.

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adds body and complexity when combined with D254
brian h on Mar 1, 2023
Fermenting
Michael Blose on Feb 7, 2023
adds body and complexity when combined with D254
brian h on Mar 1, 2023
Trying different yeasts for my reds
JAMES M Y on Feb 17, 2023
Fermenting
Michael Blose on Feb 7, 2023
perfect for my needs
Jerold J C on Jan 11, 2023
Great Yeast
Michael B on Sep 14, 2022
best yeast for my grapes
Leonard J K on Sep 7, 2022
Expecting low acid fruit from this year's hot harvest (2022)
Roger P on Sep 7, 2022
Good for merlot?
Joseph A. Wilson on Sep 6, 2022
Used before
Edward O on Sep 5, 2022
My friend recommended
Cyrus A M on Sep 2, 2022
good for wine making
Stephen C N on Aug 27, 2022
Best that I have used
K A on Aug 19, 2022
use it before, good yeast
John B on Aug 18, 2022
My standard procedure making mead
We fermented our Spanish Black Grapes with this yeast last year and produced an outstanding wine.
Larry H on Jun 24, 2022
used it before
STEEN S on May 9, 2022
Make alcohol
Ron p on Apr 25, 2022
Recommended by many
Valued C on Jan 3, 2022
Trying different yeasts for my reds
JAMES M Y on Feb 17, 2023
perfect for my needs
Jerold J C on Jan 11, 2023
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