Barrel
LL-1655
10L Topaque
Held since
2000
26 years
In barrel
8L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 21 Aug 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque.
27 Oct 2025 · Assistant winemaker
Lab samples & recommendations10 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/10 | 7.7 | 3.45 | 38 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 21/03 | 3 | 3.25 | 29 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 01/09 | 4.3 | 3.33 | 52 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 10/02 | 5.7 | 4.03 | 43 | pH high | Acid adjustment 18g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 10/10 | 7 | 3.74 | 34 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 28/08 | 8.4 | 3.53 | 25 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 22/02 | 6.4 | 3.64 | 30 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 14/01 | 3.7 | 3.24 | 47 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 28/12 | 5.1 | 3.94 | 39 | pH high | Acid adjustment 16g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 03/08 | 7.7 | 3.44 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
Blend history10 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 01/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 04/07 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 30/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 04/01 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 11/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 11/05 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 23/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 15/09 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 25/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1655
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-1655
Topaque, by the litre