Renaissance for Chardonnay

[Bmd2k1]

looking for some feedback on fav Renaissance yeast for a Chardonnay.

Thanks and Cheers!

 

[Rice_Guy]

I am a northerner which means that I don’t grow Chardonnay. After using TR313 on Briana and being impressed with the aromatics it is my go to yeast.

 

[winemaker81]

I haven't made Chardonnay with a Renaissance yeast, but I'd use any of 'em. The only one not recommended for Chardonnay is TR-313, but I'd use it.

It all depends on what effect you want -- if you haven't, navigate to their product page and read the description -- then read what's on the Applications tab, which gives a good description out which grapes it's good for and what the outcome may be.

Next year I'd consider getting 2 bucket of Chardonnay and trying all 4 yeast in 3 gallon batches.

 

[RylanJacobs]

Is there a source for Renaissance yeast in small batches? Lodi Wine Lab has the Avante in small quantities. That one appears geared towards reds. Every other site is 500g bricks.

 

[winemaker81]

Is there a source for Renaissance yeast in small batches? Lodi Wine Lab has the Avante in small quantities. That one appears geared towards reds. Every other site is 500g bricks.

Lodi Wine Labs was selling in "barrel size" quantities for most strains, but this year they dropped back on a lot of home winemaker-sized packages.

 

[Bmd2k1]

Lodi Wine Labs was selling in "barrel size" quantities for most strains, but this year they dropped back on a lot of home winemaker-sized packages.

Maybe we should see if @Matt_Pruszynski at Label Peelers can start carrying it

 

[winemaker81]

Maybe we should see if @Matt_Pruszynski at Label Peelers can start carrying it

I mentioned that to Matt last year, that there is a market for enzymes and yeast. I was hoping it would be profitable enough to make it worth his while.

 

[Ohio Bob]

I reached out to John at the Grape & Granary, Akron, Ohio, and he said he would look into carrying renaissance yeasts.

 

[winemaker81]

I reached out to John at the Grape & Granary, Akron, Ohio, and he said he would look into carrying renaissance yeasts.

Thanks!

Something we should all keep in mind is that retailers carry a product only if it is profitable. They are in business to make a profit, not make our lives more convenient, although if those two things intersect, that helps everyone.

It will help if everyone interested in consumer quantities of Renaissance yeast (amounts far smaller than a 500 g brick) contact G&G to express interest. Give G&G a reason to take this plunge.

 

[Bmd2k1]

I reached out to John at the Grape & Granary, Akron, Ohio, and he said he would look into carrying renaissance yeasts.

Keep us posted!

 

[Ohio Bob]

It will help if everyone interested in consumer quantities of Renaissance yeast (amounts far smaller than a 500 g brick) contact G&G to express interest. Give G&G a reason to take this plunge.

Just go to their “Contact Us” page and submit a comment.

https://www.grapeandgranary.com/contact/

 

[winemaker81]

Just go to their “Contact Us” page and submit a comment.

https://www.grapeandgranary.com/contact/

I submitted a comment stating I'm interested in packets from 5 to 50 g.

 

[Bmd2k1]

I submitted a comment stating I'm interested in packets from 5 to 50 g.

Ditto ;-)

 

[Cap Puncher]

Allegro for Chardonnay would be my vote, especially if you plan to Sur Lie. TR 313, can give grapefruit aromas, which I feel is weird in chard. I actually used the TR313 on a syrah rose this year and is smell mostly of grapefruit, which seems weird in a rose as well. I did use TR313 and that smells good though. You can get get the Allegro 50g at Bosagrape for ~$13 Canadian plus shipping. It ends up being <$20 US after shipping.

 

[Jbu60]

These guys sell it:

https://ecom.bosagrape.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=renaissance&including=any

 

[winemaker81]

I received an email from John at Grape and Granary, stating that he's looking into Renaissance.

 

[Bmd2k1]

checking back to see if anyone has found smaller sizes (ie. 50g) of the Renaissance yeasts for sale in the US?

Cheers!

 

[winemaker81]

checking back to see if anyone has found smaller sizes (ie. 50g) of the Renaissance yeasts for sale in the US?

Lodi Wine Labs has smaller quantities, but they are pricier, and the S&H is high. Not bad for 500 g, but probably ugly for smaller amounts.

 

[RylanJacobs]

I purchased R. Fresco from The Beverage People out of Santa Clara. It's definitely more expensive on a unit basis ($4.78 for 10g) but is still better than buying a 500g brick.

https://www.thebeveragepeople.com/products/yeast/10-g-fresco-cider-wine-yeast.html

 

[Bmd2k1]

Finally broke down and ordered Allegro and TR313 100g packs from Bosa in BC. (Had hoped Label Peelers would carry it...but MattP indicated the company wouldn't let them break the 500g packs down into smaller amounts...)

Gonna fire up a fresh Chard using Allegro once they arrive.

Cheers!