pinot noir

noun

pi·​not noir ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈnwär 

pē-ˈnō-

often capitalized P&N

: a dry red wine produced from the same grape as French burgundy

Examples of pinot noir in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, black Pinot

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pinot noir

• boudoir
• moire