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
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Charles Lachaux, sixth-generation winemaker and co-manager at Pinot Noir powerhouse Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux in Vosne-Romanée, uses Clayver for the 16 different wines made there, including one regional wine, six village appellation bottlings, five premier crus, and four grand crus. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2025 The 52-acre property, which was recently overhauled by winemaker Catherine Blagden, her partner Mary Ricks, and their longtime interior designer Jennifer Miller, comprises the area’s quintessential rolling hills, centuries-old oak trees, and lush vineyards. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025 The event will unite renowned winemakers, distillers, and chefs, and include more than 50 celebrity chef demos and beverage seminars. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 Instead of a big commercial enterprise, winemaker Ana Berakishvili welcomes guests to her family home, which spans 35 hectares of vineyards and is surrounded by fruit trees and vegetable patches. Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for winemaker

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 17 Oct. 2025.

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