Suggested Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Chardonnay

 Information on Strain:

-    Isolated by the ICV from a Rhone Valley Syrah Fermentation
-    Alcohol Tolerance up to 16%
-    Temperature must be maintained below 82°F
-    In red wines D254 develops ripe fruit, jam and cedar aromas together with mild spiciness. On the palate it contributes high fore-mouth volume, big mid-palate mouthfeel and intense fruit concentration.
-    When used for white wines (particularly Chardonnay), sensory descriptors include butterscotch, hazelnut, and almond aromas.

    yeast descriptions via Scott Laboratories

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