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winemaker

American  
[wahyn-mey-ker] / ˈwaɪnˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. an expert in the production of wines.

  2. a winegrower.


Etymology

Origin of winemaker

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; wine, maker

Example Sentences

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"This free trade may, in some cases, open up opportunities for Italy and reduce customs duties, but it endangers everyone's health," said Nicolo Koliotassis, 23, a winemaker and member of the Italian farmers' union Coldiretti.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

For celebrated winemaker Véronique Drouhin, Beaune is something else: her hometown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

And they welcome the increased flexibility and consistency that non-vintage wines can offer the winemaker.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

That offseason, Roberts and Aurilia visited Mi Sueño, just south of downtown Napa, and met with the winemaker, Rolando Herrera.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

But it is the clock, the elaborate black-and-white clock situated just inside the gates, that the winemaker thinks might particularly interest Herr Thiessen.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern