Vintner

Vintner is a term used to describe a wine merchant or wine producer. In some modern use, particularly in American English, it is also used to refer to any retail seller of wine.

History

The term, vintner, is derived from the French word vigneron. In Middle English, the word "vintner" was used. The term describes someone involved in the wine trade and is found in the history of wine.

Role

A vintner is a wine merchant. In some modern use, the term is used to describe a winemaker. Vintners are often employed by wineries or wine companies, where their role may involve various aspects of wine production including wine tasting, vineyard management, wine blending, and winery operations management.

Vintners in different countries

In the United Kingdom, the term "vintner" is used to describe wine merchants, while in the United States, the term is often used to refer to a winemaker.

See also

• Winemaking
• Vineyard
• Wine tasting
• Wine History

References

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