winemaker
AmericanEtymology
Origin of winemaker
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at wine, maker
Example Sentences
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Another iconic California winemaker is having money troubles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Lucie Demirdjian, another winemaker in the neighbouring village of Ponteves, was among those waiting for results from the laboratory before harvesting.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
"The vines love the warm, dry days," said Somerset winemaker Sandy Luck.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
She is author of six other books of nonfiction, a professor of literary and cultural history who has taught at multiple universities, and an internationally recognized wine writer and a winemaker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
He visits one such winemaker on this particular trip, to pay his respects and sample the latest bottles.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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