oenophile

Definition

A person who has a fondness or appreciation for wine.

Etymology

From oeno- + -phile.

Example Sentences

• "The oenophile had a large wine cellar stocked with bottles from around the world."
• "With this kind of experience and depth in the wine cellar, the servers can offer exotic flights and other temptations for oenophiles that few Orange County restaurants can equal."
• "Wines can be described with words like cigar box and “pencil lead,” or flinty or with hints of sandalwood — oenophiles can veer into what many might deem pretentiousness pretty quick."