pinot noir

noun

pi·​not noir ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈnwär How to pronounce pinot noir (audio)
pē-ˈnō-
often capitalized P&N
: a dry red wine produced from the same grape as French burgundy

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Crafted from the winery’s original vineyard block, this pinot noir/chardonnay blend was the final wine Eileen blended before retiring. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 The three trio of pinot noir wines are being released at three, five and ten years respectively. Rachel King, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 Fizz Champagne & Bubbles Bar offers seven drink options for happy hour, including French sparkling blanc de blanc, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025 Wines from this region are often made with pinot noir, cabernet franc or tannat, and tend to have savory depth, good acidity and mineral notes. Rachel King, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pinot noir

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, black Pinot

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinot noir was in 1889

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“Pinot noir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20noir. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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