ANCHOR EXOTICS MOSAIC

A Saccharomyces hybrid yeast for exotic, complex barrel fermented red and white wines.

This is a hybrid between Saccharomyces cerevisiae x Saccharomyces paradoxus. S. paradoxus is the closest relative to S. cerevisiae and is naturally found on grapes. This hybrid inherited the aromatic capabilities from both its parents, thereby expanding the aromatic potential and complexity of what pure S. cerevisiae have to offer. White wines produced with this yeast are described as having exotic aromas and flavours. ANCHOR EXOTICS MOSAIC is recommended for the production of barrel fermented Chardonnay, Chenin blanc and Viognier. It enhances guava, passionfruit, tropical fruit salad and stone fruit aromas and flavours. It is cold sensitive and ferments at a steady rate in barrels, producing good mouthfeel.

Selected by the Institute for Wine Biotechnology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa