Barrel
LL-1685
20L Tawny
Held since
2006
20 years
In barrel
18L
of 20L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 29 Apr 2026
Last recommendation
Acid adjustment 11g tartaric; top up 3L.
7 Oct 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations8 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10 | 5.2 | 4.01 | 48 | pH high | Acid adjustment 11g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 31/08 | 3.8 | 3.31 | 57 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending tawny. |
| 12/10 | 6.5 | 3.71 | 39 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending tawny. |
| 07/05 | 7.9 | 3.51 | 30 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 11/01 | 8.5 | 3.42 | 26 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 29/12 | 5.8 | 3.92 | 44 | pH high | Acid adjustment 14g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 29/06 | 7.1 | 3.62 | 35 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending tawny. |
| 22/05 | 4.5 | 3.22 | 53 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending tawny. |
Blend history8 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/10 | Blending Tawny | 4L | Assistant winemaker |
| 18/02 | Blending Tawny | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 30/09 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 17/07 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 17/07 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 04/06 | Blending Tawny | 4L | Adrian Booth |
| 10/01 | Blending Tawny | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 16/10 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1685
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-1685
Tawny, by the litre