Barrel
LL-1035
10L Topaque
Held since
2001
25 years
In barrel
9L
of 10L
Status
Due sample
Next top-up 7 May 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque.
17 Jul 2025 · Assistant winemaker
Lab samples & recommendations10 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/07 | 6.9 | 3.33 | 45 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 29/08 | 8.2 | 4.03 | 37 | pH high | Acid adjustment 11g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 22/04 | 3.6 | 3.21 | 59 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 19/12 | 4.9 | 3.91 | 50 | pH high | Acid adjustment 6g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 20/07 | 8.9 | 4.02 | 55 | pH high | Acid adjustment 9g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 18/05 | 6.2 | 3.62 | 41 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 30/12 | 7.6 | 3.42 | 32 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 03/10 | 4.3 | 3.82 | 46 | pH high | Acid adjustment 24g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 21/09 | 7 | 3.32 | 28 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 18/08 | 5.6 | 3.52 | 37 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
Blend history10 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 19/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 19/05 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 13/03 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 26/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 07/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 15/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 10/02 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/11 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 18/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1035
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-1035
Topaque, by the litre