How to Use oenophile in a Sentence

oenophile

noun
  • Best for: The oenophile who wants to broaden their palate.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 9 Aug. 2023
  • And some oenophiles don't have a taste for white wine either.
    Rachel King, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2019
  • But an overnight jump from $30 to $60 would smack oenophiles with sticker shock.
    Brad Japhe, Bloomberg.com, 13 Feb. 2020
  • Big wine racks signal an evening to delight the oenophile.
    Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, 7 Mar. 2022
  • The perfect gift for the cheesemonger (or oenophile) in your life.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
  • These are just a few of the tricks oenophiles have been known to employ to save a wine from being poured down the drain.
    Lettie Teague, WSJ, 19 Jan. 2017
  • An oenophile goes in search of the finest wines grown in Georgia, not here but in the Caucasus.
    Simon Winchester, New York Times, 1 June 2016
  • The selective oenophiles in your life may want their own say on what their gift should be.
    Hannah Selinger, wsj.com, 29 Sep. 2023
  • To no one’s surprise, the first guest, a renowned oenophile, asked for an expensive glass of wine.
    Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Oct. 2022
  • For oenophiles, a key question is what wines the machines contain.
    Elin McCoy, chicagotribune.com, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Even the most seasoned oenophile can use a refresher on the basics.
    Lettie Teague, WSJ, 14 Mar. 2019
  • Though oenophiles glommed on to that news, those benefits are now also up for grabs.
    Alex Van Buren, Health.com, 2 July 2018
  • That sounds pretty tasty, but according to Gini, Negev wines were the drink of choice for oenophiles of the ancient world.
    Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 2 Aug. 2017
  • That sounds pretty tasty, but according to Gini, Negev wines were the drink of choice for oenophiles of the ancient world.
    Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 2 Aug. 2017
  • Blue Ridge is in the heart of North Georgia wine country, so oenophiles have a wide selection of places to taste the region’s grapes.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • There are loads of storage cubby holes to stash your clothes, and the Barefoot even comes with a small wine rack for all the camping oenophiles out there.
    Megan Barber, Curbed, 18 May 2018
  • Texas Hill Country has its fair share of places to grab a drink — especially for oenophiles.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2023
  • Even die-hard oenophiles in the room will usually give an approving nod.
    Isaiah Freeman-Schub, WSJ, 12 Dec. 2018
  • The majority of those were booze — perfect for a budding oenophile and lover of fine bourbon.
    Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, 29 Sep. 2019
  • About an hour's drive from Dubrovnik, oenophiles can dive into one of the world's most unique wineries -- literally.
    Krisanne Fordham, CNN, 23 May 2017
  • Cellar Calling all oenophiles: This moody lair is an excellent place to have a wine tasting.
    Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 15 Feb. 2023
  • To top it all off, check out the impressive 5,000-bottle wine cellar with a wine tasting room that will delight any oenophile.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Bianca Bosker decants oenophiles in Cork Dork (Penguin).
    Sloane Crosley, Vanities, 19 Apr. 2017
  • For the oenophile, meanwhile, the wine cellar can hold a whopping 4,000 bottles of vino, which should be enough space for most collections.
    Helena Madden, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2022
  • But skip the oenophile versions that cost hundreds of dollars — your grad likely can’t afford the good stuff that could justify such a splurge.
    Liz Weston, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2018
  • Nowadays, the Black Sea coast is an oenophile’s dreamland, attracting people from across the country who want to try making their own wine in its rocky soil.
    Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2020
  • Porto, Portugal Porto may be known for its wine and port, but oenophiles aren’t the only ones who have fallen in love with this cozy northern city.
    Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2018
  • Both a wine bar and well-stocked shop, petite Carpe Diem is a casual, library-like oenophile hangout in Chișinău, the capital of Moldova.
    Alia Akkam, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2018
  • The region is famed for its prestigious wine—Brunello di Montalcino—which is made from the Sangiovese grape and draws in oenophiles from around the world to experience its complex, elegant flavors.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Additional highlights include the Solstice Deck, an onboard nightclub, and a slew of bars and lounges, including the wine-centric Cellar Masters, where oenophiles can learn about – and taste — a wide variety of vinos from across the globe.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024

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