Barrel
LL-1018
10L Topaque
Held since
1995
31 years
In barrel
6L
of 10L
Status
Due sample
Next top-up 5 May 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque.
9 Jul 2025 · Assistant winemaker
Lab samples & recommendations11 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07 | 6.9 | 3.41 | 37 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 07/03 | 7.2 | 3.86 | 59 | pH high | Acid adjustment 22g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 13/02 | 5.9 | 4.06 | 28 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 13/04 | 3.8 | 3.56 | 59 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 03/06 | 5.2 | 3.36 | 50 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 07/12 | 7.8 | 3.76 | 32 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 19/05 | 6.5 | 3.96 | 41 | pH high | Acid adjustment 9g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 13/02 | 4.4 | 3.47 | 55 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 19/04 | 8.5 | 3.67 | 28 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 11/10 | 5.8 | 3.26 | 46 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 24/03 | 7.1 | 3.87 | 37 | pH high | Acid adjustment 11g tartaric; top up 2L. |
Blend history11 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 17/05 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 17/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 23/06 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 20/12 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 28/09 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 30/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 08/05 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 08/12 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 20/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 05/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1018
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-1018
Topaque, by the litre