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winegrower

American  
[wahyn-groh-er] / ˈwaɪnˌgroʊ ər /

noun

  1. a person who owns or works in a vineyard and winery.

  2. a winemaker.


Etymology

Origin of winegrower

First recorded in 1835–45; wine + grower

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As Europe bakes in yet another heatwave, German winegrower Florian Weingart has scattered straw on the ground to keep moisture trapped in the earth and protect his prized vines from extreme temperatures.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

“This issue is so financially devastating,” said Stephanie Bolton, the research and education director at the Lodi Winegrape Commission, a winegrower advocacy group that assisted in the research.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2023

Monarch Tractor, the creator of an electric self-driving tractor, has been testing the vehicles in two California wineries since 2020, including the one owned by fifth-generation winegrower Karl Wente.

From Washington Times Jul. 22, 2022

When he decided to marry Paulette and return to France, the Baltimore-born veteran became the first American winegrower in the region.

From Washington Post Dec. 31, 2020

When everyone had gone in, the winegrower, a very brave man, approached carefully, and, looking through the broken door, was met by a very strange sight, indeed.

From Letters from my Windmill by Alphonse Daudet

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