Barrel
LL-1650
10L Topaque
Held since
2006
20 years
In barrel
8L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 7 May 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque.
28 Jul 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations7 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/07 | 6.3 | 3.58 | 39 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 27/02 | 5 | 3.87 | 48 | pH high | Acid adjustment 14g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 01/02 | 3.6 | 4.07 | 57 | pH high | Acid adjustment 18g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 02/08 | 7 | 3.28 | 34 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 13/11 | 4.4 | 3.78 | 52 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 03/01 | 5.7 | 3.48 | 43 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 21/04 | 3 | 3.98 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
Blend history7 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/01 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 04/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 02/02 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 30/06 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 26/05 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 16/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1650
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-1650
Topaque, by the litre