Definition of vintner
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: a wine merchant
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: a person who makes wine
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Over 25 brewers, vintners and cider makers will be represented.
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In 2017, a Yamhill County winery sued to stop the marijuana farm next door from processing weed on site because the vintners believe the skunk-like smell could taint the delicate flavors of their wines.
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Look for where the crowds aren't The most crowded event is the Main Event, which only makes sense when scores of restaurants, chefs, brewers, distillers and vintners are showing off their wares.
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Friday, April 6, brings the Vintner Dinners: paired five-course meals arranged by renowned vintners and chefs, served in estates and historic sites.
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More top-notch vintners are jumping through the hoops to gain kosher certification and paying more attention to kosher wines.
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Los Angeles Times Tariff talk: California's vintners and growers fumed at the growing prospect that wine, nuts, fruit and other Golden State exports would become collateral damage in a trade battle between President Trump and China.
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Eagerly accompanied by the sommelier Jeremy Quinn, Ms. Railsback scours the country to discover a reinvigorated culture of independent vintners and ancient traditions.
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Beckstoffer’s plan, Conaway notes, has left him unpopular with vintners whose continuing success relies on his grapes.
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Origin and Etymology of vintner
Middle English, alteration of vineter, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin vinetarius, from Latin vinetum vineyard, from vinum wine
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First Known Use: 15th century
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Definition of vintner for English Language Learners
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: a person who makes wine
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: a person who sells wine
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