Barrel
LL-1717
10L Topaque
Held since
1994
32 years
In barrel
9L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 20 Sep 2026
Last recommendation
Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months.
25 Nov 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations11 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/11 | 6.6 | 4.05 | 22 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 09/02 | 3.2 | 3.95 | 33 | pH high | Acid adjustment 9g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 02/01 | 7.9 | 3.25 | 42 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 02/02 | 5.8 | 3.65 | 32 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 08/04 | 7.2 | 3.45 | 23 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 20/09 | 3.8 | 3.85 | 45 | pH high | Acid adjustment 11g tartaric; top up 1L. |
| 11/02 | 8.5 | 4.05 | 54 | pH high | Acid adjustment 16g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 10/10 | 6.4 | 3.56 | 28 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 30/11 | 4.5 | 3.76 | 41 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 21/06 | 7.8 | 3.35 | 59 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 02/11 | 3.1 | 3.96 | 50 | pH high | Acid adjustment 18g tartaric; top up 3L. |
Blend history11 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 08/05 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/07 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 13/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 13/01 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 29/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 29/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 18/06 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 22/12 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 08/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1717
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-1717
Topaque, by the litre