Professions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cooper | A craftsperson of wooden barrels and casks. A cooperage is a facility that produces such casks |
| Négociant | A wine merchant that purchases the product of smaller growers and/or winemakers to sell them under its own name |
| Oenologist | A wine scientist or wine chemist; a student of oenology. A winemaker may be trained as an oenologist, but often hires a one as a consultant |
| Sommelier | A specialist in charge of developing a restaurant's wine list, educating the staff about wine, and assisting customers with their selections |
| Vintner, Winemaker | A wine producer; a person who makes wine |
| Viticulturist | A specialist in the science of grapevines; a manager of vineyard pruning, irrigation, and pest control |
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