Barrel
LL-1705
20L Topaque
Held since
2008
18 years
In barrel
15L
of 20L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 18 Apr 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque.
25 Nov 2025 · Assistant winemaker
Lab samples & recommendations7 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/11 | 6.2 | 3.51 | 40 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 30/06 | 8.2 | 3.31 | 26 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 01/10 | 3.5 | 4.01 | 58 | pH high | Acid adjustment 14g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 05/01 | 7.4 | 3.62 | 53 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 31/08 | 6.8 | 3.42 | 44 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 18/11 | 4.8 | 3.22 | 31 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 09/07 | 6.1 | 3.92 | 22 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
Blend history7 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/01 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 10/03 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 13/01 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 03/03 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 09/05 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 01/10 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 07/03 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1705
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-1705
Topaque, by the litre