Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who harvests grapes for making wine: A "vintager" is specifically an individual whose work involves picking grapes during the grape harvest (vintage) for the purpose of winemaking.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The vineyard employed dozens of vintagers for the autumn harvest.
  • As an experienced vintager, she knew exactly which clusters were ready to be picked.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Literary Context: The term "vintager" is somewhat archaic or specialized. In modern contexts, terms like "grape harvester," "vineyard worker," or "vintage crew member" are more common, though "vintager" can be used for stylistic or historical accuracy.
  • The painting depicted 19th-century vintagers carrying their baskets through the rows of vines.

Variants and Related Words

• Vintage (noun): The process of harvesting grapes or the year's produce of grapes from a vineyard, especially in terms of wine quality. Also used as an adjective to denote something of high quality from a particular past era.
  • The 2015 vintage produced exceptional wines.
• Vintner (noun): A wine merchant or a person who makes wine. This is a distinct role from a vintager, focusing on production and sale rather than harvesting.
  • The local vintner will host a tasting of his new wines.

Synonyms

• Grape harvester: A person who picks grapes.
• Vineyard worker: A general term for someone who works in a vineyard, which may include harvesting.
• Vintage hand: An informal or historical term for a seasonal grape picker.

Related Phrases/Idioms

(Note: There are no common phrasal verbs or idioms directly formed with the specific word "vintager.") - To bring in the vintage: This phrase describes the action of completing the grape harvest. - The good weather helped them bring in the vintage quickly.

Noun

1. a person who harvests grapes for making wine