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Tom S
 
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"Stu Pedaso" > wrote in message
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> What does it mean when a yeast is said to be/or not to be
> "tolerant of concurrent malolactic fermentation"


Certain strains of yeast (Bayanus - e.g. EC1118) hog all the nutrients in
the juice/must, thereby depriving the ML bacteria of what they need to
propagate.

It is recommended to inoculate for ML after the wine has gone dry if using
such a strain of yeast.

Tom S