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

Partially in response to climate change, winemakers are working with many more indigenous and hybrid grapes that are resistant to extreme weather and pests. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026

Dozens of the world’s best chefs, winemakers, sommeliers, and more venture to the Colorado city for a weekend of chic dinners, premier tastings, and so much more. —Essence, 2 Jan. 2026

And perhaps just as important, Homestead has seeded a community of farmers, grocers, restaurateurs, and even winemakers. —Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025

Boutique bodegas open their doors for private tastings; family-run estates host leisurely lunches beneath fig trees; and winemakers share their stories of harvests. —Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 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