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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Aleks, who grew up in Belgrade, suggests checking out some of the top natural winemakers in the region, including Oszkár Maurer, Ernő Sagmeister, and Bojan Baša. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025 Image Aldo Sohm is a sommelier, winemaker and author and the proprietor of Aldo Sohm Wine Bar in Manhattan. Jenny Comita, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025 Many of these vineyards have been cared for by generations of small family winemakers around the world, who rely on them for their livelihood. Liz Thach, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Not necessarily, explains Hardy Wallace, the Napa winemaker and owner of Extra Dimensional Wine Co. Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 21 Jan. 2025 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

Dictionary Entries Near winemaker

Cite this Entry

“Winemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winemaker. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!