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
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Right now Luna & Finn offers a rosé and pinot noir.
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Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Philipponnat Royal Reserve Non-Dosé, $75 – So versatile, this zero dosage Champagne of 67% pinot noir, 31% chardonnay and 2% pinot meunier, accompanies everything from sushi and light Asian dishes to vegetable tempura, caviar and brie.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 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
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Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Philipponnat Royal Reserve Non-Dosé, $75 – So versatile, this zero dosage Champagne of 67% pinot noir, 31% chardonnay and 2% pinot meunier, accompanies everything from sushi and light Asian dishes to vegetable tempura, caviar and brie.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 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
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“Pinot noir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20noir. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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