Barrel
LL-1752
10L Topaque
Held since
1995
31 years
In barrel
10L
of 10L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 26 Mar 2026
Last recommendation
Acid adjustment 25g tartaric; top up 1L.
24 Jul 2025 · Adrian Booth
Lab samples & recommendations11 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/07 | 3.4 | 4.05 | 36 | pH high | Acid adjustment 25g tartaric; top up 1L. |
| 10/01 | 9 | 3.61 | 32 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 18/07 | 4.3 | 3.41 | 23 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 08/12 | 3.8 | 3.92 | 59 | pH high | Acid adjustment 22g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 22/07 | 5.1 | 3.72 | 50 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending topaque. |
| 07/10 | 7.1 | 3.52 | 37 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 02/08 | 7.7 | 3.43 | 41 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 21/05 | 8.4 | 3.32 | 28 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 02/11 | 5.7 | 3.63 | 54 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 22/10 | 4.4 | 3.83 | 23 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 30/08 | 3 | 3.22 | 32 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
Blend history11 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 14/09 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 27/08 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 12/03 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 16/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 11/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 23/03 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 03/03 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 29/04 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 22/05 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 30/05 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1752
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-1752
Topaque, by the litre