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
Recent Examples on the Web The Port Edition is the second in the series with the third due in 2025 and the final celebration of casks and winemakers due in 2026. Mark Littler, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 As noted above with the China-Australia trade war, Aussie winemakers started sending premium offerings more to other markets after China instituted high tariffs. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024 The Lynchburg Winery located in historic downtown is run by two families of grape growers, berry farmers, and winemakers. Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 But Jim Cargill, the vineyards’ winemaker, said at the meeting that the winery needs more time to complete the permitting process. Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for winemaker 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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