winemaker

noun

wine·​mak·​er ˈwīn-ˌmā-kər 

: 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

As California’s wine industry struggles with oversupply and falling demand, former Napa winemaker Andrew Cates is turning unused wine grapes into raisins through his company Wine RayZyn Co. — Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

One of Switzerland’s prettiest Alpine towns is bringing together some of the world’s top chefs and winemakers for a brand new food and wine festival launching next summer. — Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2026

While that remains true, many winemakers in northern Spain have expanded their repertoire to include more complex, fuller-bodied versions of the variety that can be enjoyed in the fall alongside heartier fare. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Several overlapping pressures, including trade disruptions and falling demand, have placed winemakers in a tricky position. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for winemaker

• automaker
• boilermaker
• cabinetmaker
• coffeemaker
• troublemaker
• undertaker
• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker