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winemaking

American  
[wahyn-mey-king] / ˈwaɪnˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

  1. the procedures and processes carried out in the making make and maturing of wine; viniculture; vinification.

  2. winegrowing.


Etymology

Origin of winemaking

First recorded in 1805–15; wine + making

Example Sentences

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His daughter Akilah Releford-Gould, who has a thriving social media presence showcasing her homemaking and winemaking adventures, has become an integral part of Bloom Ranch’s online reach.

From Los Angeles Times

To afford the property, he has diversified operations at Oakdale into winemaking and hosting events like weddings.

From Barron's

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

The 625 other opinions shared in response to that post included “Natural winemaking is a great way to hide how bad a winemaker you are” and “Burgundy smells better than it tastes.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a wine that owes its popularity more to marketing than to winemaking skill.

From The Wall Street Journal