Barrel
LL-1744
10L Topaque
Held since
2011
15 years
In barrel
8L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 24 Jun 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque.
27 Dec 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations7 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/12 | 4.5 | 3.38 | 33 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 09/02 | 8.5 | 3.58 | 46 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 05/01 | 7.2 | 3.78 | 55 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 07/09 | 5.2 | 3.27 | 42 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 06/05 | 7.9 | 3.67 | 24 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 22/02 | 3.8 | 3.47 | 37 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 10/11 | 6.5 | 3.87 | 33 | pH high | Acid adjustment 14g tartaric; top up 2L. |
Blend history7 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 22/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 07/03 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 08/10 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 07/03 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 23/09 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 26/06 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1744
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-1744
Topaque, by the litre