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Why are winemakers thriving?

While many suffer, winemakers are prospering from the hot, dry conditions. Grapes often benefit from plenty of sunshine and less rain, which can concentrate sugars and flavours, leading to more varied and higher quality wines. This highlights how different industries react very differently to the same weather patterns.

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