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winemaking

American  
[wahyn-mey-king] / ˈwaɪnˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

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

  2. winegrowing.


Etymology

Origin of winemaking

First recorded in 1805–15; wine + making

Example Sentences

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As he led us around, he delved into the nerdy details of winemaking and provided back stories to the winery’s most popular bottles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Hoerz agreed that Vienna's picturesque winemaking suburbs have become victims of their own success, with their popularity pushing up land prices.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

To afford the property, he has diversified operations at Oakdale into winemaking and hosting events like weddings.

From Barron's Feb. 15, 2026

Wineries like Decantos Vinícola invite visitors in to learn about nontraditional techniques like gravity-flow winemaking, while Vena Cava—a whimsical facility built from salvaged old boats—specializes in natural wine.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 20, 2025

Or there might be grapes, left over from the winemaking, or peaches for days on end.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

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