Barrel
LL-1711
20L Topaque
Held since
1999
27 years
In barrel
13L
of 20L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 17 May 2026
Last recommendation
Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months.
1 Nov 2025 · Assistant winemaker
Lab samples & recommendations12 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11 | 3.4 | 3.85 | 29 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 29/03 | 4.8 | 3.65 | 20 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 17/03 | 7.2 | 3.34 | 37 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 16/12 | 5.9 | 3.54 | 46 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 03/04 | 5.8 | 3.65 | 23 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 18/01 | 3.1 | 3.25 | 41 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 19/09 | 4.5 | 3.85 | 32 | pH high | Acid adjustment 20g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 29/06 | 7.8 | 3.45 | 50 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 06/11 | 8.5 | 4.05 | 45 | pH high | Acid adjustment 22g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 09/04 | 5.2 | 3.56 | 27 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 16/10 | 7.2 | 3.35 | 54 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 30/03 | 3.8 | 3.76 | 36 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
Blend history12 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/01 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 18/03 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Assistant winemaker |
| 06/11 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 24/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 18/09 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 25/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 18/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 24/06 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 03/06 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 01/02 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 05/04 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/01 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1711
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-1711
Topaque, by the litre