winemaking

[ wahyn-mey-king ]

noun

1. the procedures and processes carried out in the making make and maturing of wine; viniculture; vinification.
2. winegrowing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of winemaking¹

First recorded in 1805–15; wine + making

Example Sentences

Along the way, your guide will share insights about the region, what makes it special and Portuguese winemaking.

From Salon

Now they’re applying that ethos to winemaking, swapping grains for grapes and other fruits to meet the diverse needs of customers who treat taprooms as bars.

From New York Times

Once grapes for winemaking are harvested, they are taken into the winery for fermentation.

From BBC

They ranged in age from four months to 65 years, and in skill from winemaking to carpentry.

From New York Times

Various studies have demonstrated that the microbial populations in a given winemaking region can be distinctive, contributing to the terroir of the wine.

From Salon