Barrel
LL-1733
20L Topaque
Held since
2002
24 years
In barrel
14L
of 20L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 10 Jul 2026
Last recommendation
Acid adjustment 12g tartaric; top up 3L.
22 Oct 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations11 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/10 | 5 | 3.92 | 40 | pH high | Acid adjustment 12g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 12/04 | 7.3 | 3.78 | 52 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 07/04 | 6 | 3.98 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 29/10 | 3.4 | 3.56 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 25/03 | 6.7 | 4.06 | 39 | pH high | Acid adjustment 10g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 23/04 | 8 | 3.76 | 30 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 22/09 | 5.3 | 3.36 | 48 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 06/10 | 6.1 | 3.97 | 44 | pH high | Acid adjustment 8g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 03/08 | 8.7 | 3.47 | 26 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 08/10 | 4.7 | 3.27 | 53 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 27/07 | 7.4 | 3.67 | 35 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
Blend history11 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 05/10 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 12/02 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 06/05 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 12/11 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Adrian Booth |
| 03/11 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 12/10 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 21/07 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 31/05 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 31/01 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Adrian Booth |
| 12/06 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1733
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-1733
Topaque, by the litre