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

Photo by Marion Briffod Can a chef capture the personality of a winemaker in a dish? — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Grape growers and winemakers have struggled to sell products for years as consumer demand has plummeted. — Lizzie Kane july 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Today the festival boasts more than 100 events, 500 chefs, winemakers, food personalities, and distillers, plus more than 60,000 attendees. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Elsewhere, winemakers are adopting misters and low-water irrigation systems, replanting their rows in directions that avoid the peak of the afternoon sun and even experimenting with heat-tolerant grape varietals. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

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