Name: S.cerevisiae (bayanus) strain D254
Producer: Lalvin (D254)
Origin: Isolated by the ICV from Syrah fermentations after screening 3,000 isolates and putting 450 of them through trials
Used style: Syrah, big reds, big whites (especially barrel fermented)
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Ferment:
Temp.s:
Alcohol tolerance: 16%
Foam: Low
Sediment:
SO2 tolerance:
Low nutrient tolerant: Yes
Malolactic tolerant:
H2S production:
Flavour: In reds, develops ripe fruit, jam, and cedar aromas together with a mild spiciness, high fore-mouth volume, big mid-palate mouthfeel with intense fruit concentration, and a smooth tannin, mildly spicy finish. In whites (eg barrel fermented Chardonnay) pronounced butterscotch, creamy, smoky, hazelnut and almond aromas
Other: