Barrel
LL-1762
10L Tawny
Held since
1987
39 years
In barrel
10L
of 10L
Status
Due sample
Next top-up 29 Apr 2026
Last recommendation
Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months.
10 Jul 2025 · Natasha Killeen
Held 39 years — one of the oldest on the register.
Lab samples & recommendations14 on file
| Date | Baumé | pH | SO₂ | Result | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07 | 6.4 | 3.26 | 31 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 13/08 | 7.8 | 3.96 | 22 | SO₂ low | Add 2 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 09/12 | 3.1 | 3.76 | 48 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending tawny. |
| 22/06 | 4.4 | 3.56 | 40 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending tawny. |
| 16/08 | 3.4 | 3.29 | 47 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending tawny. |
| 28/02 | 8.1 | 3.49 | 56 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending tawny. |
| 15/11 | 8.8 | 3.91 | 34 | pH high | Acid adjustment 19g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 18/06 | 6.1 | 3.5 | 52 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending tawny. |
| 30/12 | 7.4 | 3.21 | 43 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending tawny. |
| 23/07 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 21 | SO₂ low | Add 3 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
| 15/07 | 8.1 | 4 | 38 | pH high | Acid adjustment 16g tartaric; top up 2L. |
| 05/12 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 56 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 1L blending tawny. |
| 07/04 | 6.8 | 3.3 | 47 | Active | Balance holding well; top up 2L blending tawny. |
| 21/08 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 25 | SO₂ low | Add 1 sulfur tablet(s); re-sample in 6 months. |
Blend history14 draws
| Date | Blend | Litres | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 09/04 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 02/01 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 03/10 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 09/09 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 11/08 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 27/12 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 05/10 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 08/09 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
| 24/10 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 02/03 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Adrian Booth |
| 15/09 | Blending Tawny | 1L | Assistant winemaker |
| 13/07 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Adrian Booth |
| 01/10 | Blending Tawny | 2L | Assistant winemaker |
Log a sample · LL-1762
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-1762
Tawny, by the litre