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Recent Examples of oenophile
Chef-owner Ki Kim is an oenophile, and the beverage pairing (at $190 per person) leans into French and German wines and boutique sakes.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Total Wine & More’s 2025 advent calendar of wine features varietals from all over the world that are sure to please even the pickiest oenophile.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska Georgina Jedikovska, journalist, plant engineer, oenophile and foodie.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
For The Union-Tribune As every oenophile knows, wines that convey hints of smoke or woodiness are generally the result of winemaking techniques, particularly oak aging.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Total Wine & More’s 2025 advent calendar of wine features varietals from all over the world that are sure to please even the pickiest oenophile.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska Georgina Jedikovska, journalist, plant engineer, oenophile and foodie.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
For The Union-Tribune As every oenophile knows, wines that convey hints of smoke or woodiness are generally the result of winemaking techniques, particularly oak aging.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oenophile
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Stars are in on the action, with Bun B's Trill Burgers and Top Chef finalist Evelyn Garcia's JŪN packing in foodies and fans alike.—
Melissa Liebling-goldberg,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Here’s a rundown for foodies tracking the latest dining moves.—
Ryan J. Rusak,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Calling all turophiles: The NoMad Hotel is your next destination.—
Bridget Hallinan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Jan. 2018
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But the latest Asian beverage trend to hit L.A. could make a skeptic of even the most fervent turophile: cheese tea.—
Andrea Alonso,
Los Angeles Magazine,
17 Jan. 2018
Noun
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Today the designation of waterman or -woman is bestowed upon ocean connoisseurs who excel at paddling, free diving, surfing, and navigation, and big-wave athlete Kai Lenny is one of those carrying on this legacy.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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This is the ultimate membership for wine-connoisseur dads.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Oenophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oenophile. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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