winemaker

noun

wine·​mak·​er ˈwīn-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce winemaker (audio)
: a person who makes wine
specifically : one who supervises the wine-making process at a winery

Examples of winemaker in a Sentence

the biggest winemaker in Napa Valley
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After years of research and tasting hundreds of samples around the world, the brand partnered with a winemaker from Australia to create a Pinot Noir with notes of red berries, clove, and balanced acidity. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025 Véronique Boss-Drouhin—winemaker at Maison Joseph Drouhin in Burgundy and Domaine Drouhin Oregon—bought a single globe after hearing about them from a friend. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2025 And in January the company ordered $35,000 worth of sparkling wine from a Sicilian winemaker to be delivered in Boston in April to produce an upcoming Fabrizia limoncello spritzer. Natasha Chen, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025 In Lodi, that means celebrating what already makes the region special—its winemakers, its produce and the community at its core. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for winemaker

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of winemaker was in the 14th century

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“Winemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winemaker. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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