Barrel
LL-1020
10L Topaque
Held since
1991
35 years
In barrel
9L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 15 Apr 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque.
8 Nov 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations12 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11 | 8.8 | 3.32 | 37 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 03/11 | 7.5 | 3.52 | 46 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 13/05 | 5.9 | 4.01 | 28 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 15/09 | 7.3 | 3.8 | 59 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 03/01 | 3.2 | 3.79 | 38 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 02/10 | 4.6 | 3.59 | 29 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 17/11 | 7.2 | 3.29 | 60 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 14/08 | 6.6 | 3.39 | 56 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 07/05 | 7.9 | 4.09 | 47 | pH high | Acid adjustment 9g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 20/12 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 33 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 29/10 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 42 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 28/07 | 8.5 | 3.99 | 51 | pH high | Acid adjustment 11g tartaric; top up 2L. |
Blend history12 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 19/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 19/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 30/09 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 04/12 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 13/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 03/12 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 27/06 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 27/01 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 02/02 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 31/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 24/06 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1020
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-1020
Topaque, by the litre