winemaker

noun

wine·​mak·​er ˈwīn-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce winemaker (audio)
: 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
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Ben is the winemaker, whose skills are more intuitive than calculated. Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025 But James Sparks, winemaker and owner of Kings Carey, explains that this theme park–esque Santa Barbara County village has legitimate Scandi roots. Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025 Today, his son, Christophe, manages 222 acres, and his granddaughter, Isabelle, is the winemaker. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025 In Charlottesville, winemaker Reggie Leonard took note of the synergy ABV Ferments was building in the region. Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for winemaker

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of winemaker was in the 14th century

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“Winemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winemaker. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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