Address
Train station Kiosk Lower Kings road, Berkhamsted HP4 2AJ
Business HoursÂ
Monday to Wednesday
7am-10am / 12-8:30pmÂ
Thursday & Friday
7am-10am / 12-9pmÂ
Saturday 10am - 10pmÂ
Sunday 9am - 5pmÂ
Shop online and have your order delivered or click and collect in store 7 days a week.
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
Berkhamsted
FREE DELIVERY ON ORDER OVER £50
Delivery Time (1-2 Days)
Harpenden, Luton, Watford, Chesham, Kings Langley, Tring, Amersham, Hemel Hempstead, Saint Albans, Aylesbury and all the surrounding areas
Production
The Crozes-Hermitage appellation covers 11 villages surrounding the town of Tain-l'Hermitage and this red is always very typical of the style of Syrah made here. The grapes are harvested 75% by machine, 25% hand picked from vineyards with granitic and alluvial terroirs which helps to naturally limit yields to 45 hectolitres per hectare. They are hand selected at the Cave depending on origin, maturity and state of health - the grapes are categorised as either A, B or C, and incentives and assistance are offered to the growers to upgrade quality to A and B. Destemming followed by fermentation in vats for 8 -12 days at controlled temperature with pumping over twice a day to extract a measured amount of tannins, colour and fruit. Gentle pressing in a pneumatic press, then 30% of the wine is aged for 6-8 months in 400 litre French oak barrels. The wines are fined and undergo light filtration before bottling.
Tasting notes
Deeply coloured with ripe, dark currant fruit and tarry notes, full-bodied with a defined structure, tasty charcoal tannins and a long finish.
Food match
Charcuterie, grilled red meats, chicken roasted with herbs and garlic, pasta with tomato sauces.
Platform Wines opened in December 2019 in Berkhamsted, our store is perfectly located for you to get drinks and snacks on your way home from work or to buy a refreshing drink for your journey into London. We also currently serve Coffees, breakfast options and Smoothies to morning commuters.
We specialise in fine wine, champagne, craft beers, Pre-mixed Cans, unusual spirits and have a large selection available chilled at the store for your convenience. We will also stock a selection of one off wines and beers available until sold out.
If you have any suggestions for specific stock you would like to see please let us know.
Business HoursÂ
Monday to Wednesday
7am-10am / 12-8:30pmÂ
Thursday & Friday
7am-10am / 12-9pmÂ
Saturday 10am - 10pmÂ
Sunday 9am - 5pmÂ