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

Add autumn’s delectable flavors to your leaf-peeping excursion with a trip to one of the Willamette Valley’s vineyards, known for their signature pinot noirs. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

This includes Bayermoor Cellars, a midsize winery offering an award-winning collection of pinot noir wines from its Woodinville tasting room. — Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2026

The fragrance features top notes of bergamot, basil and saffron, with mid notes of wild fig, agarwood, pinot noir accord and base notes of incense, papyrus and black amber. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

In the spring, Husher will take part in the major replant of Damiana, the original chardonnay vineyard at the Fogarty estate, as well as a replant of pinot noir in the Rapley Trail Vineyard. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "black pinot"

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pinot noir

• boudoir
• moire