noun
- a person who loves or is an expert in wine
Usage: formal; from Greek oinos (wine) + -phile (lover of)
Examples
- She is a devoted oenophilist who spends weekends visiting vineyards.
- The restaurant hired an oenophilist to curate their wine list.
- As an oenophilist, he could identify the region and vintage of any wine by taste alone.
- My uncle considers himself an oenophilist, though he admits he is still learning about rare French wines.
- The wine club was founded by local oenophilists eager to share their passion.
- Being an oenophilist requires both knowledge and a refined palate.