Mangrove Jacks BV7 - Universal Wine Yeast

Best Yeast for Balanced, Varietal-Driven White & Red Wines

Mangrove Jack’s BV7 is a multi-purpose wine yeast that enhances full varietal flavour expression without overpowering the natural grape character.

It’s well suited for both red and white wine styles — ideal when you want clean, expressive fermentation with good mouthfeel and complexity.

This strain brings out natural fruit and aroma without masking it, delivering wines with balance, structure, and clarity.

What Is BV7 Best For?

Use BV7 when you want a clean, varietal-enhancing fermentation with a balanced structure and aroma. It's well suited for:

• Red Wines – Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir & more
• White varietals – Chardonnay, Semillon, Pinot Gris & more
• Fruit wines – Plum, Cherry & more.

BV7 Yeast Characteristics

• Strain: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 14%
• Fermentation Temp: 14–28°C
• Dosage: One sachet treats 19–25 litres
• Flocculation: Medium
• Profile: Clean, varietal-enhancing, retains grape aroma

How to Use Mangrove Jack’s BV7

Quick Method: Sprinkle directly onto your must or juice and stir gently. No need to rehydrate.

Advanced Method (Yeast Starter):

• Add 1/2 tsp sugar and the contents of the sachet to ~50ml of warm water (~20°C)
• Cover the glass with a clean plate and let stand 15–20 minutes
• Stir your wine or juice to oxygenate just before pitching
• Pour the yeast starter into your fermenter and mix gently

Substitute Yeasts

If Mangrove Jack’s BV7 isn’t available, here are some solid alternatives we recommend:

• Gervin GV1 – Clean, all-purpose wine yeast for reds and whites
• Lalvin K1-V1116 – Aromatic, robust fermentation with strong ester expression

FAQs – BV7 Yeast in a Nutshell

Is BV7 better for white or red wine?
It works well for both. BV7 is designed to enhance varietal character regardless of colour, especially in clean, fruit-forward wines.

Does BV7 produce off-flavours?
No – it’s a neutral yeast that supports the natural grape flavour without masking it.

Can I use BV7 for fruit wines?
Yes. It’s a great all-rounder and performs reliably in many fruit-based musts as long as nutrient levels are sufficient.