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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Buellton, California Just north of Santa Barbara and about 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Ynez Valley, Buellton has a mild climate that's well-suited to producing pinot noir and chardonnay wines.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
From heli-skiing in the Southern Alps to sipping pinot noir in Central Otago, the island nation blends adventure, culture, and serenity like nowhere else.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Oregon’s Willamette Valley produces such complex pinot noir and chardonnay varieties that vintners from Burgundy—perhaps the most hallowed of all French regions, and one that is defined by those two grapes—have set up shop here.
—Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 19 Sep. 2025
Alamitos Vineyards in San Jose already harvested their estate sauvignon blanc, and next up is pinot noir, chardonnay and albariño, followed by Napa cabernet and their estate Syrah and Touriga Nacional.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
From heli-skiing in the Southern Alps to sipping pinot noir in Central Otago, the island nation blends adventure, culture, and serenity like nowhere else.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Oregon’s Willamette Valley produces such complex pinot noir and chardonnay varieties that vintners from Burgundy—perhaps the most hallowed of all French regions, and one that is defined by those two grapes—have set up shop here.
—Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 19 Sep. 2025
Alamitos Vineyards in San Jose already harvested their estate sauvignon blanc, and next up is pinot noir, chardonnay and albariño, followed by Napa cabernet and their estate Syrah and Touriga Nacional.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Pinot noir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20noir. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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