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winemaking

American  
[wahyn-may-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


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Voyage Foods’ product is made from roasted and ground grapeseeds left over from the winemaking industry, blended with sunflower protein flour, palm and shea oils, sugar and natural flavors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Internationally, Ukraine hardly has the reputation of a winemaking powerhouse.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

He said he was hoping his organic wine would emerge intact after the fires, but was waiting for the end of the winemaking process to be sure.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

He also became a certified sommelier and lecturer who teaches a community education course on the art and science of winemaking.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2026

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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