Barrel
LL-1714
10L Topaque
Held since
1993
33 years
In barrel
9L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 2 Jul 2026
Last recommendation
Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months.
16 Oct 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations14 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/10 | 6.9 | 3.75 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 18/09 | 5.5 | 3.95 | 30 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 02/09 | 8.8 | 3.46 | 52 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 07/04 | 4.2 | 3.26 | 43 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 19/12 | 7.4 | 3.36 | 56 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 08/09 | 8.7 | 4.06 | 47 | pH high | Acid adjustment 6g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 22/12 | 7.9 | 3.56 | 37 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 01/12 | 6.6 | 3.77 | 46 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 20/03 | 5.9 | 3.67 | 42 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 05/11 | 4.6 | 3.97 | 59 | pH high | Acid adjustment 24g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 03/11 | 3.2 | 3.27 | 28 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 27/08 | 4 | 3.87 | 55 | pH high | Acid adjustment 15g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 14/02 | 8.6 | 4.07 | 24 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 06/11 | 7.3 | 3.47 | 33 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
Blend history14 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 02/05 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 18/08 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 12/01 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 30/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 23/12 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 27/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 21/03 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 07/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 10/01 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 24/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 07/01 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 08/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 16/09 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1714
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-1714
Topaque, by the litre