Barrel
LL-1755
20L Topaque
Held since
2003
23 years
In barrel
16L
of 20L
Status
Due sample
Next top-up 9 May 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque.
18 Jul 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations8 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/07 | 7.6 | 3.66 | 57 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 17/03 | 6.3 | 3.86 | 26 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 02/01 | 4.9 | 3.26 | 35 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
| 03/05 | 7 | 3.57 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 03/09 | 3.6 | 3.46 | 44 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 06/01 | 5.7 | 3.77 | 30 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 11/02 | 4.3 | 4.06 | 39 | pH high | Acid adjustment 13g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 13/04 | 9 | 3.37 | 48 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
Blend history8 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 17/01 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 04/09 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 22/06 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/10 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 25/08 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Adrian Booth |
| 03/06 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Assistant winemaker |
| 13/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Adrian Booth |
Log a sample · LL-1755
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-1755
Topaque, by the litre