Barrel
LL-1739
10L Topaque
Held since
2001
25 years
In barrel
7L
of 10L
Status
Due sample
Next top-up 1 Nov 2025
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque.
3 Jul 2025 · Adrian Booth
Lab samples & recommendations10 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07 | 6.6 | 3.32 | 40 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 15/02 | 5.3 | 3.53 | 49 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 13/11 | 4.5 | 3.22 | 44 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 31/05 | 5.8 | 3.92 | 35 | pH high | Acid adjustment 16g tartaric; top up 3L. |
| 16/08 | 8.5 | 3.42 | 57 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 22/02 | 7.1 | 3.62 | 26 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 15/11 | 7.9 | 3.51 | 22 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 18/06 | 5.2 | 4.01 | 40 | pH high | Acid adjustment 14g tartaric; top up 1L. |
| 30/12 | 6.5 | 3.71 | 31 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 23/07 | 3.8 | 3.31 | 48 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
Blend history10 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 27/06 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 29/08 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 22/02 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 17/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 27/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 12/06 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 13/04 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 15/03 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 09/02 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1739
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-1739
Topaque, by the litre