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winemaking

[ wahyn-mey-king ]

/ ˈwaɪnˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

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

winegrowing.

Origin of winemaking

First recorded in 1805–15; wine + making

Words nearby winemaking

wineglassful, winegrower, winegrowing, winehouse, winemaker, winemaking, winepress, winery, winesap, winesburg, ohio, wineshop

Example sentences from the Web for winemaking

Nowhere else in the world has this philosophy of winemaking been taken to such a level of detail.

The Next UNESCO World Heritage Site: Burgundy’s Pinot Noir Country? |Jordan Salcito |May 31, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
And finally, and perhaps most especially, winemaking was a perfect way to travel and see the world.

Yes, Women Can Make Great Wine |Jordan Salcito |March 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Do you notice any changes in the winemaking style and philosophy in the Napa Valley?

Yes, Women Can Make Great Wine |Jordan Salcito |March 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Phylloxera struck in the late 19th century, and in the 20th century, Soviet winemaking mandates encouraged quantity above quality.

The Rebirth of Seriously Good Georgian Wines |Jordan Salcito |February 15, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Low acidity levels are often corrected with additives during the winemaking process.

A Wine Revolution |Sophie Menin |May 23, 2011 |DAILY BEAST