White Labs WLP718 Avize Wine from White Labs: 16 to 32 C (60 to 90 F), over 80 % attenuation, 15 % ABV tolerance, low flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP718 Avize Wine yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP718 Avize Wine, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | White Labs (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. bayanus, sparkling-wine strain |
| Fermentation temperature | 16 to 32 C (60 to 90 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | over 80 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 15 % ABV |
| Flocculation | Low |
Notes
Recommended for sparkling wine, dry white wine, champagne base.
Character: Clean Champagne-region white-wine character.
A Champagne-region wine strain giving a clean, crisp white and sparkling-wine base with a 15% tolerance. It ferments dry and complete over a wide temperature range, useful for sparkling and dry white work.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP718 Avize Wine yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP718 Avize Wine yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. bayanus, sparkling-wine strain
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP718 Avize Wine yeast?
16 to 32 C (60 to 90 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP718 Avize Wine yeast?
over 80 %