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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However, wine can be in one's DNA as a second-generation grower and first-generation winemaker if that person was into all aspects of the wine-growing/making process from a very early age. Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 As DJs spin soul, funk and other albums, bartenders pour a smooth Sangiovese-Trebbiano blend (€10) from Senza Rete winemakers and other Italian vintages. Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 15 May 2025 Best of Show Red went to Concannon for their 2022 Concannon Reserve Malbec, made by Livermore winemaker Brett Fiske. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 13 May 2025 As the global appeal of Lambrusco has grown, more of Emilia-Romagna’s winemakers have turned their vineyards into fashionable destinations. Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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