e·no·phile

(ē′nə-fīl′)

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enophile

(ˈiːnəʊˌfaɪl)

(Brewing) the usual US spelling of oenophile

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oe•no•phile

(ˈi nəˌfaɪl)

n.

one who loves or is a connoisseur of wine.

[1925–30; < French < Greek oîn(os) wine + -o- -o- + French -phile -phile]

enophile

Someone who loves and collects wines.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

enophile - someone who appreciates wine

oenophile

appreciator - a person who is fully aware of something and understands it; "he is not an appreciator of our dilemma"

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But you don't have to be an enophile to love this shop.

GURGAON'S VERY OWN KHAN MKT

Assigned: Bridgestone Key statement: Provided are enophile functionalized polymer particles, nano-sized inorganic metal particles such as A1[(OH).sub.3] particles, and preparations thereof.

Nano-sized inorganic metal particles, preparation thereof, and application thereof in improving rubber properties

The enophile possesses a double bond, preferably an [Alpha],[Beta]-disubstituted unsaturated group, that is less prone to polymerization, such as maleic anhydride.

Functionalization of ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer via the Alder Ene reaction

You don't have to be an enophile to spend the day slipping in and out of tasting rooms.

A perfect day in Placerville: the gold may be long gone, but an up-and-coming food and wine scene makes this Sierra Foothills town worth mining

Our country's first enophile hoped that local wine would be the way Americans think of wine, and if a general tour of the Eastern Shore leaves one strong impression, it is that of an area whose inhabitants would respond favorably to what they genuinely like in wine, as long as it is offered at a price they deem fair and affordable.

Delmarva dreamin'

It's a heritage to be hawked on labels, but Tsantalis's decision to plant mostly Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon along the northern Aegean coast will not provide much sense of the advertised ancient terroir, and thus must leave the modern enophile wondering about the worth of a latter day Maronia designation.

Greek wine: betwixt and between

One enophile noted that "some of the most exciting South American reds I have tasted this year were made in Argentina" (The Financial Times, 1994).

Viticultural opportunities in Argentina

EVEN SERIOUS ENOPHILES describe Oregon wines with one word: Willamette.

The grand wine tour

No topic has wrought more confusion and ruffled more feathers among dedicated enophiles than the incessant bandying about of the lofty sounding "M" word.

Speculations about minerality

An entire week of wine events culminating in the largest wine tasting north of Boston is what awaits enophiles and Napa novices alike during the 2008 Wine Week, Jan.

Drink up: 2008 Wine Week begins Jan. 26

Such in-the-dark enophiles have never met Jason Yester, the trailblazing brewer of Bristol Brewing, in Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs' Bristol Brewing takes beer to the edge

On Silverseas 2003 calendar, lectures, tastings, and guided tours by experts and wine makers to wineries, cellars, and-vineyards in Australia and the Mediterranean appeal to enophiles.

Culinary theme cruises: gourmand guests are transformed into gourmet chefs on food & wine sailings. (Cruise Roundup)