winemaker

noun

wine·​mak·​er ˈwīn-ˌmā-kər 

: a person who makes wine

specifically : one who supervises the wine-making process at a winery

Examples of winemaker in a Sentence

the biggest winemaker in Napa Valley

Recent Examples on the Web

Grapes are tended by viticulturist Rowan Hoskins, while wines are made by winemaker Tim Bourne. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026

Now winemakers and restaurateurs are providing additional reasons to visit. —Hannah Wallace, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026

New this year is Reel Flavors & Fine Vines, a wine and food pairing event with winemaker Rachel Stellareese Davies of Stellareese Wine of Napa Valley and food from the chef at the new Limelight Mammoth Hotel & Residences. —William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026

Cristaldi Vineyards’s owner and head winemaker, Dave Brockman, eagerly introduced his business while tabling at the event and his clever business card — simply an extra wine label from producing his wines — stayed with me all these months later. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for winemaker

• automaker
• boilermaker
• cabinetmaker
• coffeemaker
• troublemaker
• undertaker
• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker