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

At the 350-acre estate, head winemaker Maya Hood White marries scientific precision with an intuitive feel for the land, using cover crops and careful canopy management to foster biodiversity and balance. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

In contrast, winemakers in the southern regions of Bordeaux and Languedoc-Roussillon reported higher harvests compared to last year. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

California winemaker and racecar driver Scott Pruett acknowledges challenges like cost and oversaturation impacting the industry but says quality wines will survive. — Melissa May, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Food and wine lovers from across Texas will head to Fredericksburg for the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival, a four-day celebration featuring the region’s chefs, winemakers, farmers, ranchers, and artisans. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for winemaker

• automaker
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