Pack of 12 Red Star Premier Rouge wine yeast packets, each 0.18 oz, sold by North Mountain Supply as an authorized Red Star distributor. This strain offers good alcohol tolerance up to about 15 percent and is recommended for full bodied red wines, especially Cabernet, Merlot and Shiraz, with excellent results in oak aged wines.
Red Star Premier Rouge is a reliable, workhorse wine yeast favored by many home and small scale winemakers for rich, full bodied red wines. This listing includes 12 individual 0.18 oz packets (approximately 5 g each), giving you enough yeast for multiple small batches or several larger fermentations depending on your pitch rate and batch size.
With good alcohol resistance up to around 15 percent by volume, Premier Rouge is well suited to robust reds and higher gravity musts. It is particularly recommended for:
Cabernet family wines
Merlot
Shiraz and Syrah
Other full bodied red wine styles
Premier Rouge is also a strong choice when you plan to age your wine in oak barrels or on oak alternatives. The strain is known for supporting structured red wines that can stand up to oak influence, helping to highlight fruit character while working harmoniously with oak derived aromas and flavors.
Key performance characteristics include:
Good alcohol tolerance up to about 15 percent ABV
Strong fermentation kinetics when properly rehydrated and pitched
A profile that supports full bodied, age worthy red wines
Each 0.18 oz packet is designed to inoculate a typical home winemaking batch when used according to standard pitch rate guidelines. Always follow best practices for rehydration and pitching, including temperature control and nutrient management where appropriate, to get the best results from this yeast.
North Mountain Supply is an authorized Red Star distributor, which means you are receiving fresh, properly handled yeast. They stand behind the product with troubleshooting support and free replacement if the yeast fails to activate before the expiration date when used correctly.
Key features:
12 count pack of Red Star Premier Rouge wine yeast
Individual 0.18 oz (approximately 5 g) packets
Good alcohol resistance, typically up to 15 percent ABV
Recommended for Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz and other full bodied red wines
Performs well in red wines aged in oak barrels or with oak alternatives
Sold by North Mountain Supply, an authorized Red Star distributor
Fresh yeast with support and replacement if activation issues occur before expiry
Suggested uses:
Classic Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based blends
Shiraz and Syrah with firm structure and oak aging
Full bodied red wines where you want strong fermentation performance and age worthy character
For reliable fermentations and consistently strong results in red wines, this 12 pack of Red Star Premier Rouge from North Mountain Supply is a dependable choice to keep in your winemaking toolkit.
