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

So are the island’s winemakers. —Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026

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

Across the country, rural communities, farmers, winemakers, artisans, and stewards are championing a gentler kind of tourism — one that honors place, people, and planet. —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