Barrel
LL-1698
10L Tawny
Held since
1999
27 years
In barrel
6L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 4 Jan 2026
Last recommendation
Acid adjustment 23g tartaric; top up 2L.
28 Jul 2025 · Assistant winemaker
Lab samples & recommendations12 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/07 | 6.6 | 3.93 | 36 | pH high | Acid adjustment 23g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 18/09 | 8 | 3.73 | 27 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 03/07 | 4.1 | 3.81 | 38 | pH high | Acid adjustment 24g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 05/05 | 8.7 | 4.01 | 47 | pH high | Acid adjustment 9g tartaric; top up 1L. |
| 24/03 | 8.9 | 3.4 | 56 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending tawny. |
| 04/01 | 6.2 | 3.9 | 33 | pH high | Acid adjustment 7g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 07/09 | 7.6 | 3.61 | 25 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 13/06 | 4.9 | 3.2 | 42 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending tawny. |
| 27/02 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 51 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending tawny. |
| 22/12 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 38 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending tawny. |
| 25/03 | 8.2 | 3.7 | 20 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 25/06 | 6.9 | 4 | 29 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
Blend history12 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 26/02 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 04/12 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 05/06 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 05/06 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 14/08 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 10/08 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 22/06 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 08/03 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 13/09 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 25/11 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 04/11 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1698
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-1698
Tawny, by the litre