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.