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

Outdoor seating is inviting and comfy, and the food menu is worthy of the fine wines being served here, both sparkling and still, all made by master winemaker Arnaud Weyrich. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025

Closer to home, one of California’s most renowned wineries, Ridge Vineyards, holds steadfast to the commitment to American oak first championed by original head winemaker Paul Draper. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2025

The initial response from traditional winemakers was skeptical. —Essence, 18 Nov. 2025

Here, Salcito acts as your personal sommelier with helpful tips about making sense of restaurant wine lists and bottle shop shelves, but also gets into more technical subjects like why winemakers are so stressed about climate change, and why soil type matters for vineyards. —Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Nov. 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
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