Barrel
LL-1659
10L Topaque
Held since
2005
21 years
In barrel
8L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 20 May 2026
Last recommendation
Acid adjustment 16g tartaric; top up 3L.
6 Dec 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations8 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12 | 8.4 | 3.98 | 47 | pH high | Acid adjustment 16g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 14/06 | 3.7 | 3.78 | 38 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 07/09 | 5.1 | 3.48 | 29 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 18/02 | 6.4 | 3.28 | 60 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 20/10 | 3 | 4.07 | 51 | pH high | Acid adjustment 18g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 15/09 | 4.3 | 3.87 | 42 | pH high | Acid adjustment 13g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 14/05 | 5.7 | 3.58 | 33 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 15/03 | 7 | 3.37 | 24 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
Blend history8 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28/01 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 01/03 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 14/12 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 06/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/08 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 09/11 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 13/12 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 14/02 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1659
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-1659
Topaque, by the litre