Barrel
LL-1708
10L Topaque
Held since
2007
19 years
In barrel
8L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 16 May 2026
Last recommendation
Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months.
30 Oct 2025 · Assistant winemaker
Lab samples & recommendations8 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/10 | 4.8 | 3.23 | 27 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 16/10 | 3.5 | 3.43 | 36 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 15/07 | 7.5 | 3.64 | 49 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 25/10 | 4.2 | 3.33 | 31 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 18/01 | 6.1 | 3.84 | 58 | pH high | Acid adjustment 12g tartaric; top up 1L. |
| 23/05 | 8.8 | 3.53 | 40 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 24/09 | 6.9 | 3.73 | 53 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 12/11 | 5.5 | 3.93 | 22 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
Blend history8 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 03/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 07/02 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 31/08 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 06/07 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 21/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 18/04 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 29/03 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1708
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-1708
Topaque, by the litre