oenology
noun
oe·nol·o·gy
less common spelling of enology
: a science that deals with wine and wine making
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Upon completing his oenology studies in his homeland, Pisano went abroad to learn first-hand the world of wine.
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Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Her biggest client this summer tapped her for a three-week package with five-star hotels, a private driver, gourmet and traditional restaurant reservations, excursions to Champagne and Auvers-sur-Oise for Van Gogh, as well as a private oenology course and private shopping with French Maisons.
—Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
This adult playground offers weekly activities ranging from tile painting to padel tennis to oenology courses.
—Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
Palácio Ludovice, Lisbon The city’s most important new opening has both historic charm and oenology going for it.
—Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 11 Apr. 2023
Frenchman Alexandre Léger, creator of the famous Léger Wine Guide and emblematic figure in oenology, has just passed away at his home in Tokyo at the age of 60.
—Josie Howell | , al, 22 Apr. 2023
Kristin’s kind of a lush, which translates into an instant aptitude for oenology, tweaking the formula for instant results.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Apr. 2023
Over the course of 40 years, the brand intends to hold several comparative tastings with experts and send samples to oenology universities in Reims and Bordeaux for scientific analysis.
—Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2023
There’s an à la carte menu offering Maison Ferré cider, homemade apple juice, a bottle of pommeau from Maison Ferré, and wines (Côtes de Provences) and Champagne (Cuveé Prestige René Roger) selected by Sabine’s daughter, Elsa, who studies viticulture and oenology.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2022
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Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Her biggest client this summer tapped her for a three-week package with five-star hotels, a private driver, gourmet and traditional restaurant reservations, excursions to Champagne and Auvers-sur-Oise for Van Gogh, as well as a private oenology course and private shopping with French Maisons.
—Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
This adult playground offers weekly activities ranging from tile painting to padel tennis to oenology courses.
—Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
Palácio Ludovice, Lisbon The city’s most important new opening has both historic charm and oenology going for it.
—Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 11 Apr. 2023
Frenchman Alexandre Léger, creator of the famous Léger Wine Guide and emblematic figure in oenology, has just passed away at his home in Tokyo at the age of 60.
—Josie Howell | , al, 22 Apr. 2023
Kristin’s kind of a lush, which translates into an instant aptitude for oenology, tweaking the formula for instant results.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Apr. 2023
Over the course of 40 years, the brand intends to hold several comparative tastings with experts and send samples to oenology universities in Reims and Bordeaux for scientific analysis.
—Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2023
There’s an à la carte menu offering Maison Ferré cider, homemade apple juice, a bottle of pommeau from Maison Ferré, and wines (Côtes de Provences) and Champagne (Cuveé Prestige René Roger) selected by Sabine’s daughter, Elsa, who studies viticulture and oenology.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2022
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“Oenology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oenology. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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