Get the pick of the bunch at Tinwood Estate's 2024 Harvest Experience

Tinwood Estate and Vineyard, producing award-winning Sussex sparkling wine at the foot of the South Downs, has announced the dates for its 2024 Harvest Experience. Enjoy an immersive day of food, wine, and hard work hand-picking Tinwood Estate grapes in the vineyard for the 2024 vintage.  

Tinwood Estate is located in Halnaker, just north of Chichester in West Sussex. Founded in 2007, the estate has been growing three of the traditional Champagne variety grapes to produce three Sussex sparkling wines.  

The Harvest Experience will take place on Friday 11th, Sunday 13th, Thursday 17th, Friday 18th, Saturday 19th, and Sunday 20th of October. This is an opportunity to witness this bustling activity of grape-picking up close and actively participate in a memorable day out in a beautiful setting.

Tinwood’s Harvest Experience balances hard work and rewarding indulgence. You’ll spend a couple of hours picking grapes, culminating in a well-deserved three-course harvest lunch complemented by complimentary Tinwood wines. The Harvest Experience offers great value at just £65 per person.

9am: Arrive at Tinwood Estate, where Art and Jody, the vineyard owners, will greet you with coffee and cakes. The team begins by explaining the grape-picking process, emphasising that only the finest grapes are selected to craft their delicious sparkling wines. They hand-pick all grapes to ensure the highest wine quality.

9:30am: Start working alongside the experienced vineyard team for two hours. Working closely with the team allows you to ask questions and discover the inner workings of the vineyard. In these two hours, you'll harvest one of the three grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

12.00pm: Enjoy a three-course rustic harvest lunch. Each course is thoughtfully paired with a different glass of the three sparkling wines. Relax, and rejuvenate with a glass of wine overlooking the vines.

2pm: You finish your tasting and tour. 

To discover more, head over to www.tinwoodestate.com