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Kellermeister

cellar master, head winemaker

noun KEL-er-meis-ter Rare
People & Society Professions

Usage Note

Kellermeister is the person responsible for wine production in a winery (Weingut or Winzergenossenschaft), overseeing fermentation, aging, and blending. Distinct from Winzer (viticulturist, who grows the grapes). Feminine: Kellermeisterin.

Examples

"Der Kellermeister verkostete die neuen Jahrgänge im Fass."

Natural Translation

The cellar master tasted the new vintages from the barrel.

Literal Translation

The cellar master tasted the new vintages in the barrel.

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