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

In the industrial Warehouse District, touted as having the most artisan winemakers per square foot in the world, tasting rooms share space with production facilities, giving behind-the-scenes glimpses into the winemaking process. —Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025

Besides literally taking the middleman out of wine sales, D.C.’s direct import regulations put customer facing wine professionals directly in contact with winemakers rather than salespeople, enabling them to better transmit the tale behind the bottle. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025

For tastings, choose between the four-flight winemaker’s series, the premium series, as well as the Qwam Qwmt Riesling icewine served in a Bernard Callebaut chocolate cup. —Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

Many local winemakers here practice organic or biodynamic methods, and there’s a focus on low-intervention techniques. —Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 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