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Charlotte Ashton explores Sussex's burgeoning wine industry.

Charlotte Ashton is at Tinwood Farm near Chichester, where the vineyard and tasting room have have been busier than ever since the end of lockdown.

Charlotte Ashton cycles to Tinwood Farm near Chichester, to explore Sussex’s burgeoning wine industry. Art and Jodie Tukker show her around their vineyard and tasting room, which have been busier than ever since the end of lockdown. She finds out what made them decide to make the transition from growing lettuces to planting vines.

English sparkling wine is winning major international awards and the industry is booming, with an ever-increasing number of vines being planted across the country. Many farms, like this one, also market themselves to visitors as a leisure destination for wine enthusiasts. Charlotte finds out about the challenges and opportunities of combining agriculture with tourism.

Produced and presented by Charlotte Ashton.

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