The etymology of the term hammock is obscure. Dictionaries usually give it as an archaic form of hummock (hammock appeared in print earlier than hummock). Hammock is first attested in English in the 1550s as a nautical term for a tree-covered island (a mound of trees) seen on the horizon.
Here is a little breakdown for what type of yeast works well with which fruit: Montrachet: A very good general use wine yeast for most fruits. When in doubt use this yeast. One of the more neutral yeasts available so that the fruit flavor is what comes through the most. Cotes Des Blanc/ K1V-1126: These yeast strains are very good for fruit that produces a white wine look at the end. Wines such as apple or pear will work very well with this strain of yeast.
The most common yeast associated with winemaking is Saccharomyces cerevisiae which has been favored due to its predictable and vigorous fermentation capabilities, tolerance of relatively high levels of alcohol and sulfur dioxide as well as its ability to thrive in normal wine pH between 2.8 and 4.he Saccharomyces (sugar mold) yeast genus is favored for winemaking (for both grapes as well as other fruit wines in addition also to being used in brewing and breadmaking) because of the generally reliable and positive attributes it can bring to the wine.