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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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.
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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
Best for cinephiles: Los Olivos Santa Barbara County established itself as a prime region for pinot noir and chardonnay back in the 1970s, but the region really entered the public consciousness with the 2004 release of Sideways.
—Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
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.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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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
Best for cinephiles: Los Olivos Santa Barbara County established itself as a prime region for pinot noir and chardonnay back in the 1970s, but the region really entered the public consciousness with the 2004 release of Sideways.
—Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
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.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 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 29 Nov. 2025.
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