Climate Change A Mixed Blessing For Sun-starved Irish Vintners

'The Old Roots' company produces up to 10,000 bottles a year (Credit: AFP)

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.