Barrel
LL-1003
10L Topaque
Held since
1992
34 years
In barrel
7L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 13 Jun 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque.
26 Oct 2025 · Adrian Booth
Lab samples & recommendations12 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/10 | 4.3 | 3.69 | 57 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 17/03 | 5.6 | 3.48 | 48 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 28/10 | 6.8 | 3.24 | 51 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 22/05 | 8.2 | 3.94 | 42 | pH high | Acid adjustment 24g tartaric; top up 1L. |
| 02/02 | 7.6 | 3.82 | 56 | pH high | Acid adjustment 6g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 14/09 | 6.3 | 4.02 | 25 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 11/02 | 4.3 | 3.33 | 38 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 10/10 | 8.3 | 3.73 | 51 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 21/04 | 9 | 3.53 | 47 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 30/11 | 6.9 | 3.93 | 20 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 22/10 | 4.9 | 3.23 | 33 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 04/07 | 3.6 | 3.43 | 42 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
Blend history12 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 04/04 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 28/05 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 23/02 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 07/02 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 03/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 12/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 17/07 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 31/01 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 16/11 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 30/12 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 12/04 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1003
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-1003
Topaque, by the litre