Barrel
LL-1030
10L Topaque
Held since
2007
19 years
In barrel
6L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 23 Jun 2026
Last recommendation
Acid adjustment 16g tartaric; top up 3L.
23 Sep 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations9 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/09 | 5.4 | 3.96 | 34 | pH high | Acid adjustment 16g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 21/07 | 7.5 | 3.75 | 43 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 26/06 | 8.8 | 3.54 | 34 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 18/03 | 6.1 | 4.04 | 52 | pH high | Acid adjustment 17g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 15/10 | 4.8 | 3.34 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 25/05 | 6.8 | 3.65 | 47 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 06/11 | 8.2 | 3.45 | 38 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 10/05 | 5.5 | 3.95 | 56 | pH high | Acid adjustment 15g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 16/06 | 4.1 | 3.25 | 25 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
Blend history9 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 03/08 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 10/12 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 22/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 30/05 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 30/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 05/03 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 25/02 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 19/11 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1030
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-1030
Topaque, by the litre