oenophile

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for oenophile
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Noun
  • Recipes for homemade Cracker Jack abound online from various food bloggers and even the foodies at The New York Times.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Gouda’s is ready to welcome new and returning foodies to its permanent home this weekend, and Johnson promises there’s something for every palate.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Calling all turophiles: The NoMad Hotel is your next destination.
    Bridget Hallinan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2018
  • 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
  • The cofounder of Canyon Equity, a firm that specializes in developing high-end resorts in rare locations, Henkel has become a connoisseur of remarkably quiet landscapes.
    Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Urie plays Monty Blakemont III, a dashing art connoisseur and philanthropist, whose enthusiasms are genuine though his financial resources are suspect.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Oenophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oenophile. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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