A viticulturist is a specialist in the production of grapes for wine or raisins. There are several synonyms for the term viticulturist, including vineyardist, grape grower, and winegrower. Vineyardist is a term used to describe someone who cultivates grapes for wine production or other purposes. Grape grower describes someone who grows grapes as a crop, including those used for wine production. Winegrower, on the other hand, is a more specific term used to describe someone who cultivates grapes specifically for the purpose of making wine. These synonyms all describe individuals who are knowledgeable in the cultivation of grapes and contribute to the production of wine.