Climate change a mixed blessing for sun-starved Irish vintners

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‘The Old Roots’ company produces up to 10,000 bottles a year.
Photo: Paul Faith / AFP
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At a tiny outpost in the wine world, Ireland’s handful of winemakers are cautiously eyeing long-term growth potential as climate change warms up its cool climate.

According to Ireland’s meteorological service, typically rainy Irish summers are getting warmer and drier on average.

And at Ireland’s largest vineyard, owner Esperanza Hernandez says “better weather makes it more possible than…

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