Barrel
LL-1001
20L Tawny
Held since
2007
19 years
In barrel
15L
of 20L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 15 Jun 2026
Last recommendation
Acid adjustment 20g tartaric; top up 2L.
5 Sep 2025 · Adrian Booth
Lab samples & recommendations8 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09 | 4.4 | 4.07 | 45 | pH high | Acid adjustment 20g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 28/06 | 5 | 3.37 | 54 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending tawny. |
| 28/05 | 3.6 | 3.67 | 23 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 22/03 | 8.3 | 3.87 | 32 | pH high | Acid adjustment 14g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 23/01 | 7 | 3.27 | 41 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending tawny. |
| 12/10 | 4.3 | 3.76 | 59 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending tawny. |
| 27/06 | 5.6 | 3.47 | 50 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending tawny. |
| 17/03 | 8.9 | 3.96 | 28 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
Blend history8 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 15/01 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/09 | Blending Tawny | 4L | Adrian Booth |
| 10/03 | Blending Tawny | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 08/02 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 24/02 | Blending Tawny | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 28/01 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 27/01 | Blending Tawny | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1001
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-1001
Tawny, by the litre