Barrel
LL-1700
20L Topaque
Held since
2001
25 years
In barrel
18L
of 20L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 30 Jan 2026
Last recommendation
Acid adjustment 12g tartaric; top up 2L.
29 Sep 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations10 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/09 | 4.2 | 4.07 | 37 | pH high | Acid adjustment 12g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 15/08 | 8.8 | 3.37 | 46 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 19/02 | 3.4 | 3.76 | 59 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 10/11 | 8 | 3.96 | 28 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 04/08 | 4.7 | 3.47 | 50 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 13/05 | 6.1 | 3.26 | 41 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 23/02 | 8.7 | 3.86 | 23 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 27/06 | 7.4 | 4.06 | 32 | pH high | Acid adjustment 10g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 31/07 | 5.4 | 3.36 | 45 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 24/06 | 4.1 | 3.56 | 54 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
Blend history10 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Assistant winemaker |
| 23/07 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 08/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 17/04 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 24/12 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 17/11 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 28/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 18/07 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 17/07 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 24/06 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1700
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-1700
Topaque, by the litre