vintner

noun

vint·​ner ˈvint-nər 

1

: a wine merchant

2

: a person who makes wine

Examples of vintner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the industry here is best known for producing bulk grapes for conglomerates such as Gallo, there are high-quality zinfandel vines that are more than 100 years old, and vintners are experimenting with many other varieties. —Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025

Schummer suggested that the Perrin family, the French vintners who partnered with the couple for the winery, were concerned. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025

This one-of-a-kind blend, along with the rest of the lineup, were created by longtime winemaker George Troquato, with input from co-owner/vintner Shaun Coleman. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025

Have Abruzzo’s vintners and communes done much to promote Abruzzo’s wines? —John Mariani, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of vineter, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin vinetarius, from Latin vinetum vineyard, from vinum wine

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

vintner

noun

vint·​ner ˈvint-nər 

: a person who makes or sells wine