Barrel
LL-1757
20L Topaque
Held since
2000
26 years
In barrel
15L
of 20L
Status
Due top-up
Next top-up 21 Apr 2026
Last recommendation
Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque.
14 Oct 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Lab samples & recommendations10 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/10 | 4.3 | 3.27 | 56 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 14/09 | 8.9 | 3.47 | 25 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 09/11 | 5.6 | 3.69 | 30 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 28/05 | 6.9 | 3.49 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 06/08 | 3.6 | 3.89 | 43 | pH high | Acid adjustment 15g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 16/02 | 8.3 | 4.09 | 52 | pH high | Acid adjustment 20g tartaric; top up 1L. |
| 28/10 | 9 | 3.98 | 47 | pH high | Acid adjustment 13g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 11/06 | 6.3 | 3.58 | 25 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 20/12 | 7.7 | 3.28 | 56 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending topaque. |
| 07/07 | 5 | 3.78 | 34 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 3L blending topaque. |
Blend history10 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 10/07 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 17/05 | Blending Topaque | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 07/02 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Adrian Booth |
| 11/07 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 17/02 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 29/12 | Blending Topaque | 3L | Assistant winemaker |
| 14/12 | Blending Topaque | 4L | Adrian Booth |
| 30/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 26/11 | Blending Topaque | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1757
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-1757
Topaque, by the litre