pinot noir
noun
pi·not noir
ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈnwär 
pē-ˈnō-
often capitalized P&N
: a dry red wine produced from the same grape as French burgundy
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Its stony soil and cool climate produce lower yields, but more expressive flavors, especially in chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
The effect is most pronounced in red wines, particularly pinot noir, but also affects whites.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
One of my all-time favorites is Weingut Ingrid Groiss Hasenhaide’s Rosé of pinot noir and zweigelt.
—Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
With many blanc de noirs, that grape is usually pinot noir, but this wine also happens to include some chardonnay.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
The effect is most pronounced in red wines, particularly pinot noir, but also affects whites.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
One of my all-time favorites is Weingut Ingrid Groiss Hasenhaide’s Rosé of pinot noir and zweigelt.
—Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
With many blanc de noirs, that grape is usually pinot noir, but this wine also happens to include some chardonnay.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pinot noir
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“Pinot noir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20noir. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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