BusinessSeptember 2, 2026

cellarmaster

SEL-er-mas-ter

Definition

The professional in charge of the winemaking process and the cellar operations, responsible for overseeing the transformation of grapes into finished wine.

Etymology

The word is a combination of the Middle English 'celler' (a storehouse) and 'master' (a person in charge), derived from Latin roots meaning a storage chamber or pantry.

In the news

Tim Hoek is identified as the cellarmaster at Haute Cabrière, where he explains the creative decisions and agricultural management required to produce high-scoring wines.

Haute Cabrière celebrates recognition in the Tim Akin SA Special Report 2026

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