Barrel
LL-1009
20L Topaque
Held since
2013
13 years
In barrel
13L
of 20L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 3 May 2026
Last recommendation
Acid adjustment 17g tartaric; top up 1L.
18 Nov 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations6 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/11 | 8.2 | 3.89 | 58 | pH high | Acid adjustment 17g tartaric; top up 1L. |
| 23/11 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 26 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 03/11 | 5.5 | 3.49 | 35 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 28/01 | 8.8 | 3.99 | 53 | pH high | Acid adjustment 19g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 19/06 | 4.2 | 3.69 | 44 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 14/09 | 7.5 | 3.29 | 22 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
Blend history6 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 18/11 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 03/06 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 01/02 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 02/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 01/07 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1009
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-1009
Topaque, by the litre