winemaker

American  

[wahyn-mey-ker] / ˈwaɪnˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. an expert in the production of wines.

2. a winegrower.

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Etymology

Origin of winemaker

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; wine, maker

Example Sentences

Portuguese winemaker Dirk Niepoort has a talent for producing interesting wines and Ports.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other Argentines support building a new mining industry, including some winemakers who once opposed mining because of concerns about its impact on their water.

From The Wall Street Journal

She has her sights set on Dutton Ranch, a Sebastopol, Calif.-based winemaker.

From The Wall Street Journal

Balletto’s contracts to supply grapes to major winemakers began falling through last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

He says he is more "relaxed" than many winemakers would be about such a catastrophe, because he has long made a non-vintage red blend called Cain Cuvée.

From BBC