A disciplined devotion to wine, drawn from Greek roots meaning love of wine, that accompanies its own traditions of consumption and appreciation; a practitioner is called an oenophile, wine aficionado or connoisseur. Oenophiles range from casual enthusiasts who simply enjoy wine to specialists who study particular regions, grape varieties or methods of production, and the pursuit sits alongside, but is distinct from, the professional roles of vintner, sommelier and wine merchant.
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Oenophilia, in the strictest sense, describes a disciplined devotion to wine, accompanying strict traditions of consumption and appreciation.
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