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 Looking forward, Balin is excited about the possibility of hosting a small wine festival in St. Michaels, where guests could meet the winemakers whose bottles are featured at Ruse. Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 The winemakers here are resilient, crafting this gem from the humble Melon de Bourgogne grape. Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2024 Renowned winemaker Randall Grahm is quite fond of this variety, which originated in Piedmont in northern Italy and is considered akin to Nebbiolo in its light color and rather firm tannins. Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024 Having grown his network of winemakers and winery owners over his career, Shefferman seeks small-batch offerings that usually only get sold to winery’s private club members. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for winemaker 

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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 13 Sep. 2024.

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