Barrel
LL-1025
10L Topaque
Held since
2006
20 years
In barrel
8L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 9 May 2026
Last recommendation
Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months.
1 Aug 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations8 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08 | 8.4 | 3.32 | 25 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 14/04 | 7 | 3.52 | 34 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 10/04 | 5.1 | 3.72 | 48 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 13/01 | 3.7 | 3.92 | 56 | pH high | Acid adjustment 20g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 01/08 | 7.8 | 3.41 | 30 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 22/06 | 4.4 | 3.82 | 52 | pH high | Acid adjustment 13g tartaric; top up 1L. |
| 30/11 | 6.4 | 3.61 | 39 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 02/11 | 3.1 | 4.02 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
Blend history8 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 26/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 16/03 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 17/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 26/03 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 11/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 25/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 20/07 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1025
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-1025
Topaque, by the litre