Strawberry wine yeast

[brottman]

What's a good yeast for a strawberry wine? I was leaning towards either k1-v1116 or 71b. I'm following the "Strawberry Table Wine" recipe from here:

http://www.eckraus.com/wine-making-strawberry

TABLE STRAWBERRY WINE (5 Gallons)*
12.5 lbs. Strawberries
1/8 Tsp.*Sodium Bisulfite
Pectic Enzyme*(as directed on package)
5 Tsps.*Yeast Nutrient
1 Tsp.*Wine Tannin
8 Tsps.*Acid Blend*(.60% tartaric)
8 lbs. Sugar - 1.078
1 Pkg.*Champagne Yeast

 

[Wolfe]

I went with Champagne yeast Lalvin EC118, it fermented well and whilst its not ready to bottle yet it tastes pretty good. I figured strawberry and champagne is a classic combo!

Redstar Cote de Blanc might be another way to go, more experienced members should be able to shed more light on that

Cheers

Dean

 

[winemaker_3352]

I like the 71B for my strawberry..