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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Both father and son, as well as the winery’s chief winemaker, Sage Sitarz, share the same concerns that Michigan’s changing climate is forcing the winery to also transition to ideal grape varieties for growing conditions. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Rootstalk, located in a historic home on Main Street, offers an intimate dining experience built around seasonal cooking and relationships with farmers, ranchers, winemakers and other producers. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 In Livermore, winemaker Jessica Carroll of JMC Cellars might just have the most ambitious wine program going in the region, outside of Brent Amos of Las Positas. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Explore the beautiful trails, paddle across sparkling lakes, and sample the flavors of a destination shaped by generations of farmers, winemakers, and chefs. — Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winemaker

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Aug. 2026.

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