Barrel
LL-1000
20L Topaque
Held since
2014
12 years
In barrel
12L
of 20L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 13 Apr 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque.
5 Oct 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations7 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10 | 7.8 | 3.6 | 45 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 03/02 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 36 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 23/08 | 4.5 | 4 | 27 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 10/11 | 5.8 | 3.71 | 50 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 22/06 | 7.1 | 3.51 | 41 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 18/04 | 8.5 | 3.21 | 32 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 20/11 | 3.8 | 3.91 | 23 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
Blend history7 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 01/07 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 12/06 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 19/07 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 18/03 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 06/12 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 17/04 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1000
The recommendation writes itself from the numbers
On save we file the result to the barrel, set the next top-up, and send the owner their result — into Sent Items, no email needed.
Reorder blend · LL-1000
Topaque, by the litre