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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Once the yeast is spent and bubbles are created, most winemakers leave the entire business on the dead yeast for years to add even more complexity. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Third-generation winemaker Bacho Burjanadze holds the fruit up for us, a group of sixteen travelers who just met this morning. Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024 Also of note, an award-winning Arizona winemaker opened a tasting room in Scottsdale for those who may not want to travel to taste his excellent wine at his southern Arizona winery. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024 To give your glass that freshly chilled feeling without risking the side-eye from a French winemaker, opt for stainless-steel wands like these, which quickly cool the wine without diluting it or imparting any flavors. Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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