Barrel
LL-1703
10L Topaque
Held since
1999
27 years
In barrel
8L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 24 Apr 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque.
29 Nov 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations10 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/11 | 6.9 | 3.64 | 40 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 29/05 | 8.2 | 3.44 | 31 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 29/03 | 8.3 | 3.63 | 22 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 17/11 | 3.6 | 3.43 | 53 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 13/04 | 5 | 3.74 | 45 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 12/11 | 6.3 | 3.54 | 36 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 17/09 | 4.3 | 3.52 | 58 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 01/09 | 8.9 | 3.72 | 27 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 09/07 | 5.6 | 3.23 | 49 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 28/06 | 6.9 | 3.92 | 40 | pH high | Acid adjustment 22g tartaric; top up 3L. |
Blend history10 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 08/06 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 11/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 15/01 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 04/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 08/04 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 13/12 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 21/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 27/03 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 26/12 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1703
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-1703
Topaque, by the litre