winemaker

noun

wine·​mak·​er ˈwīn-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce winemaker (audio)
: 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 a woman winemaker, Nation finds being at the forefront of a fledgling region exciting. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024 Even so, as of 2020 only 14 percent of wineries in California had a lead female winemaker. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2024 Pinot gris has been eclipsed by chardonnay as the darling white grape of Oregon’s winemakers, so kudos to Sokol Blosser for sticking with it. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 Less than one percent of wineries in the U.S. are Black-owned or have a Black winemaker at the helm of operations. Janice Williams, Essence, 6 Mar. 2024 Attendees of the 2024 Oscars will be toasting with Fleur de Miraval Rosé Champagne — once named the best in the world — and the brand’s winemaker is giving tips for how to enjoy like an A-lister from home. Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 Today winemaker Bo Barrett carries on the legacy of Croatian born Mike Grgich and his father Jim Barrett and continues to make prize worthy wines. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 Since 1996 it has been owned by Darren Rathbone, also winemaker. John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 The county’s rich viticultural heritage dates back to the early 1800s, when Russian, German and Italian winemakers brought their craft to the area. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of winemaker was in the 14th century

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“Winemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winemaker. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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