Address
Train station Kiosk Lower Kings road, Berkhamsted HP4 2AJ
Business Hours
Monday to Wednesday
7am-10am / 12-8:30pm
Thursday & Friday
7am-10am / 12-9pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
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
All the Malbec fruit comes from an estate in the Swan Hill region where there are 5 hectares of Malbec (approximately 12.5 acres which produces 90 tonnes of fruit per vintage). The Malbec are on their own roots and were planted in 2000. With the age of the vines and the harsh growing conditions, the Malbec vines are less vigorous which leads to a more intense colour and flavour. The vines are trained on a two wire vertical trellis, drip irrigation and minimum fertilisation. All the vines are machine harvested at night between mid to late March and grown on red sandy loam soil with limestone clay base. Climate is Mediterranean with summer temperatures between 30 and 40°C. Total vineyard area is 1250 acres. Once the grapes have been crushed pressed and sent to the fermenter, the winery then pumps over 4 times a day. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks at 25°C for three weeks. Malolactic fermentation takes place over 4 weeks. 50% of the blend is aged in French and American oak barriques for 3 months.
Tasting notes
Once again inspired by the Australian night, this is darkly appealing, chocolatey Malbec with an abundance of crisp, minerally fruit.
Food match
Great with rich and hearty food. Try me with a rich casserole or roasted Mediterranean vegetables.
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 Hours
Monday to Wednesday
7am-10am / 12-8:30pm
Thursday & Friday
7am-10am / 12-9pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm