Barrel
LL-1671
10L Topaque
Held since
1995
31 years
In barrel
10L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 27 Apr 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque.
24 Aug 2025 · Assistant winemaker
Lab samples & recommendations11 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/08 | 8.1 | 3.33 | 44 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 21/05 | 4.1 | 3.58 | 31 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 17/08 | 4.9 | 3.89 | 57 | pH high | Acid adjustment 6g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 02/08 | 5.5 | 3.38 | 22 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 14/12 | 6.3 | 3.69 | 48 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 13/10 | 8.2 | 3.49 | 35 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 28/07 | 3.6 | 3.28 | 26 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 13/05 | 6.9 | 3.59 | 52 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 09/03 | 5.6 | 3.79 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 23/07 | 4.2 | 4.09 | 30 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 09/05 | 8.9 | 3.39 | 39 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
Blend history11 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 23/05 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 06/06 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 28/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 26/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 29/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 12/01 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 30/12 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 13/04 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 20/07 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 12/04 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1671
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-1671
Topaque, by the litre