1. a specialist in the science of winemaking and wine production
Usage: also spelled oenologist; professional field

Examples

• The winery hired an experienced enologist to oversee the fermentation process.
• An enologist studies the chemistry of grapes and yeast to improve wine quality.
• She earned her degree in enology and now works as an enologist at a California vineyard.
• The enologist tested the pH levels and sugar content of the harvest.
• Many enologists recommend specific temperature controls for different wine varieties.
• The consulting enologist provided recommendations for the new production facility.