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

Now, winemakers and enthusiasts are worried about the economic impact on some of the country's finest products, most notably, renowned reds like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. — Martina Di Licosa, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Addie Dearden, assistant winemaker at Sleeping Giants in Carneros, is unfortunately experienced in navigating wildfires events—Napa dealt with major fires in both 2017 and 2020. — Kate Dingwall, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026

The company — which, unlike many wine grape growers, has some of its winemaker partners include its name on bottle labels — is pulling vines with uncontracted grapes. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Continue into Lewiston for Clearwater Canyon Cellars, where winemaker Coco Umiker holds a doctorate in wine microbiology and her husband Karl holds a master’s in soil science. — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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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