How to Use oenophile in a Sentence

oenophile

noun
  • And some oenophiles don't have a taste for white wine either.
    — Rachel King, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2019
  • The selective oenophiles in your life may want their own say on what their gift should be.
    — Hannah Selinger, wsj.com, 29 Sep. 2023
  • For oenophiles, a key question is what wines the machines contain.
    — Elin McCoy, Bloomberg.com, 8 Mar. 2018
  • For oenophiles, a key question is what wines the machines contain.
    — Elin McCoy, chicagotribune.com, 9 Mar. 2018
  • The perfect gift for the cheesemonger (or oenophile) in your life.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Though oenophiles glommed on to that news, those benefits are now also up for grabs.
    — Alex Van Buren, Health.com, 2 July 2018
  • What will dazzle an oenophile who has a cellar full of wine and a whole lot more money than you?
    — Anna Lee Iijima, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
  • But an overnight jump from $30 to $60 would smack oenophiles with sticker shock.
    — Brad Japhe, Bloomberg.com, 13 Feb. 2020
  • To no one’s surprise, the first guest, a renowned oenophile, asked for an expensive glass of wine.
    — Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Oct. 2022
  • These are just a few of the tricks oenophiles have been known to employ to save a wine from being poured down the drain.
    — Lettie Teague, WSJ, 19 Jan. 2017
  • Even die-hard oenophiles in the room will usually give an approving nod.
    — Isaiah Freeman-Schub, WSJ, 12 Dec. 2018
  • For oenophiles there are Andalusian sherries and Cape wines too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Mention Jura around an oenophile and you’re bound to elicit a sly, knowing grin.
    — Sue Williamson, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024
  • An oenophile goes in search of the finest wines grown in Georgia, not here but in the Caucasus.
    — Simon Winchester, New York Times, 1 June 2016
  • The majority of those were booze — perfect for a budding oenophile and lover of fine bourbon.
    — Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, 29 Sep. 2019
  • At the Grapevine tasting room, oenophiles guide you through what to look for in wine, from smell and taste to texture and mouthfeel.
    — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Texas Hill Country has its fair share of places to grab a drink — especially for oenophiles.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2023
  • About an hour's drive from Dubrovnik, oenophiles can dive into one of the world's most unique wineries -- literally.
    — Krisanne Fordham, CNN, 23 May 2017
  • For gourmands and oenophiles, there’s also a private dining room with a catering kitchen and a wine storage and tasting room.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2026
  • There are loads of storage cubby holes to stash your clothes, and the Barefoot even comes with a small wine rack for all the camping oenophiles out there.
    — Megan Barber, Curbed, 18 May 2018
  • But skip the oenophile versions that cost hundreds of dollars — your grad likely can’t afford the good stuff that could justify such a splurge.
    — Liz Weston, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2018
  • That sounds pretty tasty, but according to Gini, Negev wines were the drink of choice for oenophiles of the ancient world.
    — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 2 Aug. 2017
  • To top it all off, check out the impressive 5,000-bottle wine cellar with a wine tasting room that will delight any oenophile.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Blue Ridge is in the heart of North Georgia wine country, so oenophiles have a wide selection of places to taste the region’s grapes.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Blue Ridge is in the heart of North Georgia wine country, so oenophiles have a wide selection of places to taste the region’s grapes.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Expect lots of foodies and oenophiles, couples young and old, and anyone who appreciates soaking in one of these to-die-for outdoor soaking tubs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Porto, Portugal Porto may be known for its wine and port, but oenophiles aren’t the only ones who have fallen in love with this cozy northern city.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2018
  • Nowadays, the Black Sea coast is an oenophile’s dreamland, attracting people from across the country who want to try making their own wine in its rocky soil.
    — Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2020
  • For the oenophile, meanwhile, the wine cellar can hold a whopping 4,000 bottles of vino, which should be enough space for most collections.
    — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2022
  • This coastal community caters to oenophiles, gourmands, and art-lovers with its exceptional Shiraz and Grenache, grown in ancient soils.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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