pinot

noun

pi·​not ˈpē-(ˌ)nō 

variants or Pinot

plural pinots or Pinots

1

: any of several purple or white vinifera grapes used for wine-making

2

: a wine made from pinot grapes

especially : pinot noir

Initial tastings of the 2007 Pinots suggest that it is a very good vintage.

—Daniel Sogg

Examples of pinot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though all kinds of varietals thrive here, San Luis Obispo County is particularly famous for its chardonnays and pinot noirs, which thrive in the rocky, volcanic soil. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025

For more active guests, a full-time ecologist, horticulturist, and artist offer experiences like oystering, bird-watching cruises, and pinot and painting art classes. —Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025

Marin County and its immediate appellate environs — Carneros, the Petaluma Gap, the Sonoma Coast, etc. — produce quite a few pinot noirs and plenty of chardonnay. —Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 14 May 2025

One of the most distinctive aspects of the Appassionata pinot noirs is the blending process, which Malone describes as both intuitive and methodical. —Rachel King, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pinot

• pinot blanc
• pinot grigio
• pinot noir

Rhymes for pinot

• binet
• linnet
• minute
• spinet
• bassinet