Enologist
Definition - What does Enologist mean?
WineFrog explains Enologist
Oenologists are specifically skilled in the science of wine and wine making, and often have Bachelor of Science Degrees in Winemaking, Oenology or Viniculture. The word Oeno comes from the Greek word oinos, meaning wine and logia or logist is Greek for study of, or one who studied. Oenologists combine the study of scientific principles with experience to oversee and manage pressing of the grapes after harvest, fermentation, filtering, aging and bottling. Oenologists may also create new wine blends and implement or create new processes or techniques to make the wine making process better. Oenologists may also have to take on different roles at the vineyard, depending on the size of the vineyard and may work in the vineyard and be a part of the sales team do other work as needed.