1. a person who owns or operates a vineyard
Usage: rare

Examples

• The experienced vineyardist carefully tended to his grapevines throughout the growing season.
• As a third-generation vineyardist, she knew the importance of proper soil management.
• The local vineyardist invited visitors to tour the property during harvest time.
• Many vineyardists in the region have switched to organic farming methods.
• The vineyardist explained how weather conditions affect grape quality.