Barrel
LL-1726
20L Topaque
Held since
2005
21 years
In barrel
13L
of 20L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 31 Mar 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque.
8 Oct 2025 · Assistant winemaker
Lab samples & recommendations9 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10 | 5.6 | 3.58 | 46 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 02/09 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 43 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 16/10 | 4.4 | 4 | 25 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 10/05 | 8.3 | 3.8 | 52 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 07/07 | 3 | 3.3 | 34 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 29/04 | 3.7 | 4.09 | 29 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 11/01 | 7 | 3.69 | 47 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 04/09 | 8.4 | 3.4 | 38 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 30/04 | 5.7 | 3.89 | 56 | pH high | Acid adjustment 11g tartaric; top up 2L. |
Blend history9 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 26/05 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 03/08 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Assistant winemaker |
| 23/12 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 26/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 23/06 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 03/02 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 12/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 10/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1726
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-1726
Topaque, by the litre