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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Laura Hampson

Sussex wine region gets Champagne-style status, angers Kent

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Winemakers in Sussex are celebrating a new designation which will see the region get Champagne-style status, intended to guarantee quality and geographical provenance.

Sussex has been appointed as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for wine by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

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