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

Bob Landon didn't seem destined to become a Texas winemaker. —Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025

While many winemakers around the globe are seeking higher sites to ameliorate the effects of a warming planet, others have chosen to plant on mountaintops purely to make the best wine possible. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025

While chefs, farmers, winemakers and brewers from across North and South America will lead tastings, panels and Slow Food experiences, the event also highlights Sacramento’s deep ties to the land through local dishes rooted in the region. —Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025

What to Do Explore leather-crafting with artisans in Tuscany; savor long conversations with winemakers in the northwest region of Piedmont; or casually roam the Mercato Coperto di Perugia in Umbria, the central Italian region best known for its truffles and olive oils. —Andrea Grisdale, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025

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