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
Recent Examples on the Web The farmers, cheesemakers, fishmongers, artists, restaurateurs, winemakers, musicians, and homemakers create unique experiences for those lucky enough to visit this incredible island. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024 As a winemaker, most of my travel is in service of work, and the days have a habit of filling up with visits with sommeliers after my morning tea until far past my usual bedtime. Maggie Harrison, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024 To get up-close and personal with the vineyards and winemakers, however, take a day trip to Sonoita, a burgeoning wine country just 50 miles south of town. Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024 Growers and winemakers in other regions have also been pulling out vines. Reuters, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024 Over the course of four days, 125 chefs and 150 winemakers will gather for this premier food and wine destination event. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024 Via Stampa is the first Milanese restaurant from the 28-year-old winemaker Marco Guzzetti, whose organic farm and winery, Podere del Maro, opened in Liguria in 2018. Laura May Todd, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024 Way back before the first roots were planted in this lush pocket of Sonoma wine country, the winemaker had a feeling the finished product would be worth the wait. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024 This Detroit-style pizza restaurant closed its only Arizona location after less than a year Best Arizona wines 2024: Top bottles and winemakers in the azcentral wine competition Visit Arizona BBQ Company one last time The restaurant will remain open until March 23. The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024

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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 30 Apr. 2024.

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