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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Les Terrasses, by Álvaro Palacios In any conversation about iconic Spanish winemakers, one name that always pops up is Álvaro Palacios. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 This bottling represents the first vintage in which winemaker Gianna Ghilarducci worked alongside Cardinale veteran winemaker Chris Carpenter. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024 Stop by notable winemakers like José Maria da Fonseca, founded in 1834, and producers of the oldest table wine brands in Portugal, Quinta de Alcube, Quinta da Bacalhôa, and Quinta do Piloto. Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024 Botton sources many of the bar’s wines from under-the-radar winemakers. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2024.

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