Mangrove Jack's CR51 - Light & Fruity Red Wine Yeast
Mangrove Jack's Wine Yeast CR51: Perfect for Fruity, Smooth Red Wines
Craft smooth and fruity red wines with Mangrove Jack's CR51 Wine Yeast.
Specifically formulated for light, early-drinking red wines, this yeast enhances the natural aromas of ripe berries while imparting a velvety-smooth texture.
Ideal for grape varietals like Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Grenache, CR51 is the go-to choice for producing fresh and vibrant wines.
This red wine yeast ferments efficiently, ideal for home winemakers looking to enhance fruity flavours and create a smooth finish in their wines.
Specifications:
- Yeast Strain: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Fermentation Temperature: 16-24°C
- Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 14%
- Best For: Raspberry, Strawberry, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Gamay
- Also Suitable For: Plum, Cherry, Merlot
- Net Weight: 8g sachet (suitable for 23L batch)
Substitutes:
If Mangrove Jack's CR51 is unavailable, here are just a few substitute yeasts that can deliver similar results for your fruity red wines.
Lalvin 71B - For Fruity, Early-Drinking Wines
- Characteristics: Known for its ability to reduce acidity while enhancing fruity aromas, ideal for light, early-drinking red wines.
- Best For: Nouveau-style wines like Beaujolais, Gamay, and fruit-forward reds.
Gervin GV11 - For Red Fruit
- Characteristics: Promotes clean fermentation and enhances fruit flavours, especially in red fruit wines.
- Best For: Fruit wines, such as plum or cherry, and light red wines like Pinot Noir.
Mangrove Jack's VR21 Wine Yeast
- Characteristics: Helps balance fruit-forward wines while maintaining a clean finish.
- Best For: Full-fruit red wines.