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winemaker

[ wahyn-mey-ker ]

/ ˈwaɪnˌmeɪ kər /

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noun

an expert in the production of wines.

a winegrower.

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Origin of winemaker

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

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for winemaker

A wine critic friend of mine asked for an interview with the winemaker but was told it was “inconvenient.”
Napa’s Earthquake Is Not The Only Thing Shaking The Vineyards|Clive Irving|August 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Françoise, the winemaker at Araujo at the time, was hugely instructive.
Yes, Women Can Make Great Wine|Jordan Salcito|March 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Both women have earned “Winemaker of the Year” accolades from various organizations.
Yes, Women Can Make Great Wine|Jordan Salcito|March 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The wine world tends to glorify the winemaker when really it takes a team of hard-working people to tend vineyards and make wine.
Yes, Women Can Make Great Wine|Jordan Salcito|March 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Maison Bleue (John Meuret, winemaker) in Snipes Mountain--especially “Uplands Vineyard” Grenache.
Taste Off: Super Bowl State Wines From Colorado and Washington|Jordan Salcito|February 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST