Barrel
LL-1723
10L Topaque
Held since
1999
27 years
In barrel
8L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 8 Mar 2026
Last recommendation
Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months.
21 Jul 2025 · Assistant winemaker
Lab samples & recommendations10 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/07 | 7.6 | 4.1 | 28 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 06/09 | 8.9 | 3.9 | 59 | pH high | Acid adjustment 8g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 27/06 | 8.4 | 3.51 | 54 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 31/03 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 45 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 14/12 | 5.7 | 4 | 32 | pH high | Acid adjustment 6g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 02/09 | 7 | 3.8 | 23 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 15/05 | 4.3 | 3.21 | 50 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 06/04 | 3 | 3.41 | 59 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 31/10 | 7.7 | 3.71 | 27 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 23/09 | 6.3 | 3.91 | 36 | pH high | Acid adjustment 8g tartaric; top up 1L. |
Blend history10 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 17/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 09/12 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 29/05 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 07/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 03/02 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 26/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 15/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 12/07 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 11/12 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1723
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-1723
Topaque, by the litre