--- product_id: 659107653 title: "Red Star Premier Classique Wine Yeast (5PK) CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home, 5 g Sachets, Saccharomyces cerevisiae" brand: "capybara distributors inc." price: "$20.75" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Capybara Distributors Inc." url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/659107653-red-star-premier-classique-wine-yeast-5pk-capybara-distributors-inc store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Alcohol tolerance up to 15% Fast fermentation start Wide temp range 14-30°C Red Star Premier Classique Wine Yeast (5PK) CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home, 5 g Sachets, Saccharomyces cerevisiae **Brand:** capybara distributors inc. **Price:** $20.75 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍇 Elevate your homebrew game with yeast that means business! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Red Star Premier Classique Wine Yeast (5PK) CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home, 5 g Sachets, Saccharomyces cerevisiae by capybara distributors inc. - **How much does it cost?** $20.75 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/659107653-red-star-premier-classique-wine-yeast-5pk-capybara-distributors-inc) ## Best For - capybara distributors inc. enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted capybara distributors inc. brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Robust Alcohol Resistance:** Handles up to 15% ABV, perfect for bold reds, whites, and even meads. - • **Rapid Fermentation Kickoff:** Get your batch bubbling fast with a yeast that dominates indigenous microflora for a smooth start. - • **Versatile & Reliable 5-Pack:** Each 5g sachet covers 20-23L, ideal for home winemakers craving consistent, professional results. - • **Clean & Neutral Flavor Profile:** Preserves varietal aromas with minimal volatile acidity—your wine’s true character shines. - • **Temperature-Tolerant Performer:** Ferments flawlessly between 14°C and 30°C—no fancy climate control needed. ## Overview Red Star Premier Classique is a premium active dry yeast strain designed for home fermentation of wine, cider, mead, and kombucha. It guarantees rapid fermentation start, tolerates a broad temperature range (14-30°C), and withstands alcohol levels up to 15%. Selected for its clean, neutral aromatic profile and resilience against nutritional deficiencies and high SO2, it ensures consistent, high-quality full-bodied red and white wines. Sold in convenient 5g sachets, each pack ferments 20-23 liters, making it a trusted choice for serious home vintners. ## Description Product description Red Star Premier Classique is the first yeast strain selected by the University of Davis, California. Largely used in the United States of America. It's a very good fermenter with regular kinetics to avoid peaks of temperature. This strain respects varietal character and is adapted to full-bodied reds such as Bordeaux varietals. Also a good choice for whites and rosés at low temperature. Excellent choice for oak barrel fermentation. INCLUDES: 5 Packs (5 g sachets) of Red Star Premier Classique wine yeast. Manufactured by Fermentis (Lesaffre) and Distributed by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. Ingredients Saccharomyces cerevisiae Directions Rehydrate for 20-25 minutes in 10x its weight of sugared water or a mixture of must and water at 38-40°C (100-104°F). Stir during rehydration. Slowly sprinkle the rehydrated yeast into 3x the weight of the must, wait 10 minutes, then add to the fermentation tank with uniform mixing. The temperature difference between the rehydrated yeast and the tank should not exceed 10°C, ideally 5°C. Review: Good product - Good product and wine coming along nicely Review: Yeast - Easy to use and quick acting ## Features - This strain guaranties a quick start of the fermentation by rapidly settling into the must faced with indigenous microflora. Good alcohol resistance (till 15% vol.), recommended for fermentation without temperature control thanks to its ability to ferment within a large temperature range 14-30°C (57°-86°F). Optimum resistance to all nutritional deficiencies (musts poor in available nitrogen) and to difficult conditions (strongly clarified musts, high SO2 content). - Neutral strain regarding the aromatic profile. Variety respect. Selected for its ability to give very clean aromas and characterised by a low production of volatile acidity and acetaldehyde. - WINE STYLES: Ideal strain for big volumes of wine when winemakers are mainly looking for a secure fermentation. Well adapted to the production of high quality red and white wines, in which varietal aroma complexity is desired. Optimum for the production of full-bodied red and white wines. - DOSAGE: 5g Sachet Makes 20 - 23L; ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: Up to 15%; FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE RANGE: 14-30°C (57°-86°F). - USAGE: Rehydrate for 20-25 minutes in water or a mix of one-third must and two-thirds water, using ten times the strain's weight. The mixture should be 38-40°C (100-104°F). Stir for 20 minutes. Gradually add the culture media to three times the must's weight, then wait 10 minutes. Add this mix to the fermentation tank, ensuring the temperature difference is no more than 10°C, ideally 5°C. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BHV3FY8W | | Age Range Description | 18+ | | Best Sellers Rank | 154,310 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 212 in Wine Making | | Brand | CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | | Brand Name | CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | | Container Type | Bag | | Country of Origin | USA | | Cuisine | Wine-related cuisines | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 145 Reviews | | Flavour | Premier Classique | | Item Form | Powder | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Package Weight | 0.03 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 5 Grams | | Item form | Powder | | Item package quantity | 1 | | Item weight | 5 Grams | | Leavening Agent Type | Active Dry Yeast | | Manufacturer | CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | | Model Number | Premier Classique 5-Pack | | Number of Items | 5 | | Number of Pieces | 5 | | Number of items | 5 | | Set Name | 5 | | Size | 5 g (Pack of 5) | | Specialty | Vegan | | UPC | 628693605168 | | Unit Count | 25.0 gram | | Unit count | 25.0 gram | ## Product Details - **Brand:** CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. - **Item form:** Powder - **Item package quantity:** 1 - **Item weight:** 5 Grams - **Leavening Agent Type:** Active Dry Yeast - **Manufacturer:** CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. - **Number of items:** 5 - **Package weight:** 0.03 Kilograms - **Speciality:** Vegan - **Unit count:** 25.0 Grams ## Images ![Red Star Premier Classique Wine Yeast (5PK) CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home, 5 g Sachets, Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UIB0pKClL.jpg) ![Red Star Premier Classique Wine Yeast (5PK) CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home, 5 g Sachets, Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7128dqrnftL.jpg) ![Red Star Premier Classique Wine Yeast (5PK) CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home, 5 g Sachets, Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NF-qwL2jL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product *by L***K on 27 February 2026* Good product and wine coming along nicely ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yeast *by H***S on 4 October 2025* Easy to use and quick acting ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cost effective *by S***S on 30 September 2025* Value for money ## Frequently Bought Together - Red Star Premier Classique Wine Yeast (5 Pack) - Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home - 5 g Sachets - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. - Campden Tablets (sodium metabisulfite) - 2 Oz(100 Tablets) - North Mountain Supply Food Grade Yeast Nutrient - 3.5 Ounce Jar --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/659107653-red-star-premier-classique-wine-yeast-5pk-capybara-distributors-inc](https://www.desertcart.us/products/659107653-red-star-premier-classique-wine-yeast-5pk-capybara-distributors-inc) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*