Barrel
LL-1673
10L Topaque
Held since
1997
29 years
In barrel
9L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 25 Mar 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque.
14 Nov 2025 · Adrian Booth
Lab samples & recommendations11 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/11 | 3.1 | 3.49 | 55 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 26/09 | 5.5 | 4.02 | 36 | pH high | Acid adjustment 11g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 10/02 | 6.8 | 3.82 | 27 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 23/02 | 8.1 | 3.9 | 50 | pH high | Acid adjustment 6g tartaric; top up 1L. |
| 27/07 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 41 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 24/03 | 4.8 | 3.41 | 32 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 02/02 | 6.2 | 3.2 | 23 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 27/06 | 5.5 | 4.01 | 59 | pH high | Acid adjustment 10g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 08/02 | 4.2 | 3.31 | 28 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 23/01 | 7.5 | 3.81 | 46 | pH high | Acid adjustment 24g tartaric; top up 1L. |
| 22/12 | 8.9 | 3.61 | 37 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
Blend history11 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 23/05 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/06 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 30/06 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 27/01 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 28/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 03/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 16/03 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 06/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 08/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 24/05 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1673
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-1673
Topaque, by the litre