Cellar Craft LR Tempranillo Garnacha - Yeast Swap

[Boatboy24]

This kit comes with EC-1118 and I'm thinking of swapping it out. I've reviewed the docs on MoreWine, and RP15 is one of the recommended yeasts for Grenache. I happen to have some, so I'm leaning toward using that. Any reason not to?

 

[geek]

Jim,

You're really busy man..!!

 

[sour_grapes]

I think that sounds like a plan: Lalvin recommends RP15 for both Tempranillo and Grenache.

BTW, I think you chimed in helpfully on my RP15-in-Malbec thread. I am down to SG=1.028 using RP15 and so far no problems or off-odors.

 

[SouthernChemist]

Sounds like a good yeast choice. I bet the wine will turn out nice. Did a lot of oak come with the kit?

 

[Boatboy24]

Did a lot of oak come with the kit?

Not at all. A tiny 30g packet of Light American chips. I'll definitely be supplementing that.

 

[Broge5]

Boat boy, since you guys brought up some good points, I went ahead and checked with George and sure enough he had one on hand and I got it yesterday. I think I'm going to basically follow the directions with the exception of a little bit more aging. Maybe a little bit of oak but I haven't really tweaked anything yet. Boatboy, maybe we can trade a bottle later on and see the difference

 

[DoctorCAD]

Make sure the yeast is concentrate friendly. Not all yeasts are.

 

[Boatboy24]

Boat boy, since you guys brought up some good points, I went ahead and checked with George and sure enough he had one on hand and I got it yesterday. I think I'm going to basically follow the directions with the exception of a little bit more aging. Maybe a little bit of oak but I haven't really tweaked anything yet. Boatboy, maybe we can trade a bottle later on and see the difference

That sounds good. I probably won't start mine for another month, but this time next year should be good for a trade.

 

[SouthernChemist]

Not at all. A tiny 30g packet of Light American chips. I'll definitely be supplementing that.

I'm a little surprised at that...would have expected more. Not that Vineco really said anything about the oak level of any of the LE wine kits this year.

 

[Boatboy24]

I'm a little surprised at that...would have expected more. Not that Vineco really said anything about the oak level of any of the LE wine kits this year.

Interesting. I just looked at Georges site and it has the oak listed as "medium" and oak intensity at 2 out of 5. I know those are somewhat subjective, but...

Regardless, I'm sure it'll be a good wine.

 

[SouthernChemist]

Interesting. I just looked at Georges site and it has the oak listed as "medium" and oak intensity at 2 out of 5. I know those are somewhat subjective, but...

Regardless, I'm sure it'll be a good wine.

I'm sure a little barrel time won't hurt!

 

[Broge5]

Got to git me a barrel!

 

[Boatboy24]

Got to git me a barrel!

Yes, you do.

 

[SouthernChemist]

T'was the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even the cat
The stockings and tree were decorated with care,
In hopes that Santa Claus soon would soon be there.
The wine maker was nestled all snug in his bed
While visions of wine barrels danced in his heads...

 

[Boatboy24]

I kicked this one off a couple hours ago. I didn't have the RP15 I thought I had. So I ended up pitching D-254.

 

[sour_grapes]

Sounds good! Let us know how it goes. As you probably know, Lalvin recommends D254 for both Tempranillo and Grenache, too.