winemaker
noun
wine·mak·er
ˈwīn-ˌmā-kər 
: a person who makes wine
specifically
: one who supervises the wine-making process at a winery
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the biggest winemaker in Napa Valley
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Small Memories is in its early growing stages, the winemaker said.
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Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Californian winemaker David Coventry, who made the move from Monterrey to Mountain Brook Vineyards in 2022, likens the region to Bordeaux, with Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot thriving alongside the region’s star grape, Petit Manseng.
—Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Grapes are tended by viticulturist Rowan Hoskins, while wines are made by winemaker Tim Bourne.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Now winemakers and restaurateurs are providing additional reasons to visit.
—Hannah Wallace, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Californian winemaker David Coventry, who made the move from Monterrey to Mountain Brook Vineyards in 2022, likens the region to Bordeaux, with Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot thriving alongside the region’s star grape, Petit Manseng.
—Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Grapes are tended by viticulturist Rowan Hoskins, while wines are made by winemaker Tim Bourne.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Now winemakers and restaurateurs are providing additional reasons to visit.
—Hannah Wallace, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Winemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winemaker. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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