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winemaster

6.9

A person who tastes, judges, and chooses wines and gives advice

noun
/ˈwaɪnˌmæs.tɚ/

Specialized

: sommelier

As a respected winemaster, she is often invited to judge international wine competitions.

Examples

The winemaster selected the perfect bottle to complement the chef's special dish.
The winemaster selected the finest wines for the event.
The vineyard hired a new winemaster to improve the quality of their wines.
Can you recommend a good winemaster?
As a respected winemaster, she is often invited to judge international wine competitions.
The vineyard hired a new winemaster to improve the quality of their wines.
The winemaster selected the perfect bottle to complement the chef's special dish.

Synonyms

sommelier

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7 9.6

A person who serves wine and helps guests choose it in a restaurant

focuses more on technical expertise and judging rather than service advice

oenophile

vswinemaster

1 9.9

A person who loves and knows a lot about wine

is a professional expert who evaluates and consults rather than hobbyist

wine steward

vswinemaster

1 6.0

A waiter who chooses and serves wine in a restaurant or hotel

has deeper evaluative and consulting expertise beyond serving wine

wine taster

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1 4.2

A person who drinks small amounts of wine to judge its quality

is a broader expert who also selects and advises beyond tasting

How Expert

winemaster

Specialized

6.9

sommelier

7 9.6

wine taster

1 4.2

wine lover

2 2.8

Surface Forms

winemaster singular

winemasters plural

Morphology

winemaster = wine + master (transparent) = wine + master

The term 'winemaster' is a clear combination of 'wine' and 'master', denoting a person with mastery in wine-related expertise.

Etymology

Winemaster also comes from wine + master, meaning 'master of wine' who has deep skill in tasting and choosing wines. That's why a winemaster works as an expert, judge, or advisor on wine quality.