yeast nutrients Archives

Commercial yeast nutrients and atypical ageing

Post author:Karien O’ Kennedy
Post category:South Africa Wine Scan Viticulture

Yeast nutrients, or yeast derivatives (YDs) as referred to in the referenced article, are widely used in winemaking to enhance fermentation, provide essential nutrients, and improve the sensory qualities of…

Vitamin preferences of non-Saccharomyces wine yeasts

Post author:Karien O’ Kennedy
Post category:South Africa Wine Scan Viticulture

In winemaking, the spotlight has recently shifted towards non-Saccharomyces yeasts, which have shown significant potential to enhance the complexity and quality of wines. While Saccharomyces cerevisiae has long been the…