Barrel
LL-1721
20L Topaque
Held since
1992
34 years
In barrel
15L
of 20L
Status
Due sample
Next top-up 10 Dec 2025
Last recommendation
Acid adjustment 18g tartaric; top up 2L.
7 Jul 2025 · Assistant winemaker
Lab samples & recommendations14 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07 | 6.3 | 3.95 | 40 | pH high | Acid adjustment 18g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 23/02 | 5 | 3.26 | 49 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 27/11 | 3.6 | 3.46 | 22 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 04/11 | 6.4 | 3.26 | 29 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 21/07 | 8.3 | 3.66 | 31 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 29/03 | 5.7 | 3.54 | 25 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 18/02 | 3 | 4.04 | 43 | pH high | Acid adjustment 18g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 29/01 | 4.4 | 3.84 | 34 | pH high | Acid adjustment 13g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 13/10 | 7.7 | 3.96 | 20 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 26/01 | 5.1 | 3.45 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 01/06 | 3.8 | 3.74 | 30 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 24/12 | 8.4 | 3.94 | 39 | pH high | Acid adjustment 16g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 22/09 | 7.1 | 3.34 | 56 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 31/01 | 6.4 | 3.25 | 52 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
Blend history14 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/11 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 04/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 07/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 18/11 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 01/04 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 18/04 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Assistant winemaker |
| 20/09 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/04 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 11/03 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 10/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 08/07 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 04/09 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 07/03 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 21/04 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1721
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-1721
Topaque, by the litre