Barrel
LL-1665
20L Tawny
Held since
1990
36 years
In barrel
18L
of 20L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 25 Mar 2026
Last recommendation
Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months.
8 Nov 2025 · Adrian Booth
Lab samples & recommendations13 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 30 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 25/05 | 6.2 | 3.51 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 11/08 | 7.6 | 3.31 | 52 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending tawny. |
| 02/08 | 4.4 | 3.95 | 60 | pH high | Acid adjustment 12g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 08/01 | 3.1 | 3.26 | 29 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 30/11 | 6.5 | 3.74 | 29 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 11/10 | 3.8 | 3.34 | 47 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending tawny. |
| 12/03 | 5.1 | 3.94 | 38 | pH high | Acid adjustment 14g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 13/01 | 8.4 | 3.54 | 56 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending tawny. |
| 21/03 | 3.2 | 3.24 | 51 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending tawny. |
| 28/07 | 5.8 | 3.65 | 34 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending tawny. |
| 22/12 | 7.8 | 3.44 | 20 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 12/05 | 4.5 | 3.85 | 42 | pH high | Acid adjustment 12g tartaric; top up 3L. |
Blend history13 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 13/07 | Blending Tawny | 4L | Assistant winemaker |
| 22/06 | Blending Tawny | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 26/10 | Blending Tawny | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 18/08 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 22/07 | Blending Tawny | 4L | Assistant winemaker |
| 03/03 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 24/02 | Blending Tawny | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 14/02 | Blending Tawny | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 20/01 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 05/10 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 19/08 | Blending Tawny | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/04 | Blending Tawny | 4L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1665
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-1665
Tawny, by the litre