pinot noir

noun

pi·​not noir ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈnwär How to pronounce pinot noir (audio)
pē-ˈnō-
often capitalized P&N
: a dry red wine produced from the same grape as French burgundy

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The Llano Estacado is actually capable of supporting a wide diversity of grape varietals: over 75 kinds of wine grapes are grown here, including tempranillo, sangiovese, mourvèdre, cabernet sauvignon, viognier, and pinot noir. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025 This co-ferment of red pinot noir and white pinot gris is from winemaker Alex McNeely’s first commercial vintage. Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025 The star of Kohlberg’s vineyard is pinot noir — one of the highest altitude pinot noirs in the world. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025 Sold for $19 for a four-pack, the pinot noir is described as featuring notes of red berries, a hint of clove and balanced acidity. John Kell, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pinot noir

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, black Pinot

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinot noir was in 1889

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“Pinot noir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20noir. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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