MAKING A GSM

[VintNurse1]

This year I am making a GSM and am wondering if it is best to use yeasts that compliment each varietal or to use the same yeast for each one. Will 3 different yeasts combine well to create a great GSM. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[cmason1957]

If it were me, I would use a recommended best yeast for each individual variety.

Unless I did a field blend up front and used the same for it all.

 

[VintNurse1]

If it were me, I would use a recommended best yeast for each individual variety.

Unless I did a field blend up front and used the same for it all.

International

 

[VintNurse1]

International

Thank you that’s what I was thinking I would do. Just wanted to get as much input as possible.

 

[winemaker81]

I agree with Craig.

However, consider that ANY red wine yeast will work, so don't get too hung up on choosing the "perfect" yeast for each varietal. Make what seems like the right choice(s) at the time, and don't sweat it. Different strains bring out different characteristics, but they all work. You can't make a bad choice.

 

[Hazelemere]

I'd use RC212 with vitamin B containing nutrient to get maximum spice out of the Grenache (white pepper and strawberries), Mourvedre (Italian seasoning), Syrah (tar and plums)

 

[VintNurse1]

I agree with Craig.

However, consider that ANY red wine yeast will work, so don't get too hung up on choosing the "perfect" yeast for each varietal. Make what seems like the right choice(s) at the time, and don't sweat it. Different strains bring out different characteristics, but they all work. You can't make a bad choice.

 

[VintNurse1]

Awesome, thank you so much for your input. I really appreciate it. Sometimes it’s easy to overthink things, I guess it’s best to just keep it simple. Very happy to have a place where I can go to ask questions from people who have more experience than me.

 

[winemaker81]

Awesome, thank you so much for your input. I really appreciate it. Sometimes it’s easy to overthink things, I guess it’s best to just keep it simple. Very happy to have a place where I can go to ask questions from people who have more experience than me.

It's very easy to overthink things.

Keep this in mind -- YOU are not making wine. The yeast is. You're just providing what you hope is guidance.

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[VintNurse1]

Your reply is perfectly appropriate and appreciated. And you are perfectly right the yeast IS doing all the work even though it feels like I’m doing it lol! Thanks again