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A foil sachet of Lalvin D-47 white wine yeast next to a glass of pale white wine
Yeast & Additives

Lalvin ICV-D47 White Wine Yeast

The white wine workhorse. Round mouthfeel, great with whites and rosés.

Todd-approvedBest for whites

≈ $2price range

D-47 produces a fuller, rounder white than EC-1118. Great with Chardonnay, Viognier, and rosés where mouthfeel matters.

Likes it cool — keep below 68°F or you lose the best aromatics.

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Why we like it

Todd's default for any white he's actually proud of.

Who it's for

Anyone fermenting whites or rosés from fresh juice.

What's in the box

  • 5g sachet
  • Ferments 50–68°F
  • Up to 14% ABV
  • Builds glycerol

Goes well with

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