Red Star Premier Blanc Wine Yeast

Regular price $1.79
Red Star Premier Blanc is a versatile dry wine yeast developed for clean, reliable fermentation in high-alcohol wines. Its neutral aroma profile helps preserve fresh fruit character while producing balanced, well-structured wines.
  • Ideal for high-alcohol red and white wines.
  • Produces clean fermentation with fresh aromas.
  • One 5g packet treats approximately 1–6 gallons.
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Product Analysis
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Yeast Format, Dry
Yeast Style, Wine
Nitrogen Demand, Very Low
SO2 Production, Medium Low
Fermentation Temperature Range, 50~86ºF
Alcohol Tolerance, 18%

Style Applications:

High alcohol red and white wines.

Red Star Premier Blanc Wine Yeast is a strong, reliable yeast strain ideal for fermenting high-alcohol red and white wines. It produces clean, neutral aromas and is favored for its ability to handle difficult fermentations while preserving fresh fruit character.

  • Dry wine yeast, 5g packet treats 1–6 gallons
  • Fermentation range: 50–86°F
  • Alcohol tolerance: up to 18% ABV
  • Very low nitrogen demand, medium-low SO₂ production
  • Performs well in reds, whites, and fruit wines

Flavor Profile: Clean and crisp fermentation with fresh, bright aromas — ideal for achieving well-balanced, high-alcohol wines.

Red Star Premier Blanc is a dependable wine yeast that produces clean fermentations while allowing grape and fruit character to remain the focus. Its neutral aroma profile makes it especially well suited for wines where fresh fruit expression is desired.

With a recommended fermentation range of 50–86°F (10–30°C) and an alcohol tolerance of 18% ABV, it performs reliably in both standard and higher-alcohol fermentations.

Red Star Premier Blanc is recommended for:

  • White Wine
  • Red Wine
  • High-Alcohol Wines
  • Fruit Wine

Yeast Format: Dry

Yeast Style: Wine

Nitrogen Demand: Very Low

SO₂ Production: Medium-Low

Fermentation Temperature Range: 50–86°F (10–30°C)

Alcohol Tolerance: 18% ABV

Package Size: 5g

Style Applications: High-alcohol red wines, white wines

  • Ferment between 50–86°F (10–30°C) for best results.
  • One 5g packet treats approximately 1–6 gallons.
  • Suitable for fermentations requiring up to 18% ABV.
  • The very low nitrogen demand makes it adaptable to many fermentation conditions.
  • Ideal when a clean fermentation profile is desired.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is recommended for high-alcohol red wines, white wines, and similar clean-fermenting wine styles.

Premier Blanc performs best between 50–86°F (10–30°C).

This yeast can ferment up to 18% ABV under appropriate conditions.

No. It produces a clean, neutral fermentation that helps preserve fresh fruit character.

Each 5g packet is suitable for approximately 1–6 gallons.


No. Premier Blanc has a very low nitrogen demand, making it adaptable to many fermentation conditions.


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