Barrel
LL-1738
20L Topaque
Held since
1991
35 years
In barrel
14L
of 20L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 26 Jul 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque.
8 Nov 2025 · Adrian Booth
Lab samples & recommendations13 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11 | 7.2 | 3.5 | 53 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 03/11 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 22 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 08/08 | 3.9 | 4 | 31 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 25/01 | 8.1 | 3.35 | 31 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 20/09 | 3.4 | 4.05 | 22 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 02/09 | 6.6 | 3.47 | 25 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 10/08 | 8 | 3.27 | 56 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 20/04 | 7.4 | 3.37 | 52 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 15/11 | 6 | 3.57 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 05/04 | 4 | 3.97 | 43 | pH high | Acid adjustment 18g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 13/03 | 5.3 | 3.77 | 34 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 12/02 | 4.7 | 3.86 | 30 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 28/08 | 3.3 | 4.07 | 39 | pH high | Acid adjustment 16g tartaric; top up 2L. |
Blend history13 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/10 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Assistant winemaker |
| 18/02 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 03/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 16/01 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 27/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/08 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 25/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 24/01 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 22/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 25/03 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Assistant winemaker |
| 18/10 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 07/08 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 10/02 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1738
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-1738
Topaque, by the litre