Barrel
LL-1012
20L Topaque
Held since
2016
10 years
In barrel
18L
of 20L
Status
Due sample
Next top-up 3 Apr 2026
Last recommendation
Acid adjustment 17g tartaric; top up 1L.
17 Jul 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations5 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/07 | 8.7 | 4.07 | 41 | pH high | Acid adjustment 17g tartaric; top up 1L. |
| 22/04 | 7.4 | 3.47 | 50 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 22/04 | 6.1 | 3.67 | 59 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 14/11 | 4.7 | 3.96 | 28 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 18/05 | 3.4 | 3.26 | 37 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
Blend history5 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 27/03 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Adrian Booth |
| 22/10 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 29/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 25/05 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1012
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-1012
Topaque, by the litre