noun
- a person who enjoys and has knowledge about wine
Usage: formal
Examples
- As an oenophile, she could identify the region and vintage of most wines by taste alone.
- The restaurant’s wine list was carefully curated by a local oenophile.
- He became an oenophile after visiting vineyards in France during college.
- The oenophile’s cellar contained over 500 bottles from around the world.
- She joined a wine club to meet other oenophiles in the area.
- The oenophile recommended a perfect pairing for the seafood dish.