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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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In 2026, foodies are looking to experiment more with color—just take a look at Pinterest’s Cool Blue shade, which the platform says is making waves in the food world.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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There are also barbecue trails for meat-loving foodies, as well as some nearby wineries and breweries that are worth a visit.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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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
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This is the right era to be a whiz in math and a connoisseur of baseball.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Longtime connoisseurs of the Sam’s Club bakery may recognize this one.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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“Oenophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oenophile. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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