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
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This wine from winemaker Abigail Estrada is made from grapes grown in a slightly cooler subzone at high elevation.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Fred’s winemaker Patrick Saboe attended University of California at Davis and worked at Robert Sinskey Vineyards before joining Oleandri Wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
The Breckenridge version spotlights more than 300 wines, beers and spirits, plus seminars, pairings and winemaker meet-and-greets.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
Festival showcases more than 30 renowned wine brands from Black winemakers.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Fred’s winemaker Patrick Saboe attended University of California at Davis and worked at Robert Sinskey Vineyards before joining Oleandri Wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
The Breckenridge version spotlights more than 300 wines, beers and spirits, plus seminars, pairings and winemaker meet-and-greets.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
Festival showcases more than 30 renowned wine brands from Black winemakers.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Winemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winemaker. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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