Winexpert Eclipse Washington Riesling

[cooknhogz]

Getting ready to do my second Eclipse Washington Riesling this weekend. The first kit (done last spring) turned out excellent, especially about 6 months after bottling, and was done as directed per the kits instructions. The kit comes with two yeast packets, EC-1118 and K1-V1116. This time I had two thoughts first, was to ferment with just the K1-V1116 and leave out the EC-1118 and the second, was to substitute the EC-1118 for a D-47 so I’d be pitching both D-47 and K1-V1116 which are both good for white wines. Just wanted to see what the thoughts were of a few more knowledgeable wine makers. Thanks

 

[Chuck E]

Getting ready to do my second Eclipse Washington Riesling this weekend. The first kit (done last spring) turned out excellent, especially about 6 months after bottling, and was done as directed per the kits instructions. The kit comes with two yeast packets, EC-1118 and K1-V1116. This time I had two thoughts first, was to ferment with just the K1-V1116 and leave out the EC-1118 and the second, was to substitute the EC-1118 for a D-47 so I’d be pitching both D-47 and K1-V1116 which are both good for white wines. Just wanted to see what the thoughts were of a few more knowledgeable wine makers. Thanks

I think you would be happy using just one packet of yeast. I would put the EC-1118 in the fridge for a stuck ferment and only use the K1. D-47 is also good on white wine.

 

[cmason1957]

Getting ready to do my second Eclipse Washington Riesling this weekend. The first kit (done last spring) turned out excellent, especially about 6 months after bottling, and was done as directed per the kits instructions. The kit comes with two yeast packets, EC-1118 and K1-V1116. This time I had two thoughts first, was to ferment with just the K1-V1116 and leave out the EC-1118 and the second, was to substitute the EC-1118 for a D-47 so I’d be pitching both D-47 and K1-V1116 which are both good for white wines. Just wanted to see what the thoughts were of a few more knowledgeable wine makers. Thanks

Interesting, I just looked at the more winemaking yeast pairing guide and K1-V1116 isn't a recommended yeast for Riesling, D47 is. So I might pitch that, if there are fermentation issues, then pitch the Ec1118. You will want to do the nutrient recommendations for the yeast.

 

[cooknhogz]

Thanks cmason1957 that is the yeast that came with the kit. I believe that was the yeast that came with it last time too. I have D-47 on hand

 

[cooknhogz]

I have Red Star Premier Curvee on hand too. I think I used this for a Riesling and it worked fine

 

[Boatboy24]

I've done this kit once and just went with the K1-V116. Turned out well, but still aging (not quite a year old yet). If money were no object, I'd do two of these kits - one with D47 and one with the K1V, then maybe blend them.

 

[crushday]

I made one about a year ago. Kit came with K1V, so that's what I used. The aroma during fermentation was spectacular. I've had one bottle and thought it was great. I gave a bottle to a friend whose wife loves Riesling from St. Michelle. She did a side by side comparison and said mine was better than the St.M, hands down. Color, mouthfeel, nose, taste - everything.

 

[cooknhogz]

Just a update. I decided to pitch only the K1-V1116 that came with the kit and hold on from pitching the EC-1118 it’s day 3 and I’ve stirred the wine up every morning. Fermentation is running a little slow but working. For now just keeping a eye on the activity. If fermentation slows anymore or stops I’ll pitch the EC-1118.

 

[Chuck E]

Just a update. I decided to pitch only the K1-V1116 that came with the kit and hold on from pitching the EC-1118 it’s day 3 and I’ve stirred the wine up every morning. Fermentation is running a little slow but working. For now just keeping a eye on the activity. If fermentation slows anymore or stops I’ll pitch the EC-1118.

Slow fermentation on Riesling is good. Don't be in a hurry to pitch the EC-1118

 

[Johnd]

Just a update. I decided to pitch only the K1-V1116 that came with the kit and hold on from pitching the EC-1118 it’s day 3 and I’ve stirred the wine up every morning. Fermentation is running a little slow but working. For now just keeping a eye on the activity. If fermentation slows anymore or stops I’ll pitch the EC-1118.

K1-V116 has always been a steady fermenter the handful of times I've used it. As Chuck said, don't be in a hurry to supplement it, just keep the temps in the right range and all should be just fine.