pinot noir

noun

pi·​not noir ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈnwär 

pē-ˈnō-

variants often Pinot Noir

: a full-bodied red wine that is known for its complexity and often tangy character, that is produced especially in Burgundy, Oregon, California, and New Zealand, and that is used in the production of champagne

also : the grape itself

Examples of pinot noir in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Together, the fog and wind keep the temperature cool and create grapes that ripen later and grow thicker skins, producing distinctive pinot noirs and chardonnays. —Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025

Right now Luna & Finn offers a rosé and pinot noir. —Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025

Its double-wall vacuum insulation is something to be thankful for ahead of Thanksgiving, alongside the portable wine glass’ splash-proof lid and silicone base for setting down your pinot noir without a sound. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025

But the highlight was the stunning balcony overlooking the gardens, the restaurant, and the pinot noir vines surrounding the hotel. —Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "black pinot"

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pinot noir

• boudoir
• moire