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
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Meanwhile, Large favors the bold delicacy of pinot noir.
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Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
Meadowcroft Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021 (3.5 stars)
Sonoma County, Calif., $30
Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley is known for a bold, heavy style of pinot noir deeply flavored with dark cherry, plum and baking spice.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
And the grapes — Day seeks out legacy varieties from Oregon’s experimental days, before winemakers settled mostly on pinot noir and chardonnay.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
Of course, there’s always a time and place for pinot noir or cabernet sauvignon.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
Amplified by a culture of innovation, the company was the first to develop an intense pink rosé champagne made from 100% pinot noir grapes.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
So, cowboys dine on brisket tacos alongside the wine crowd trying a new pinot noir.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
Not far from where Joseph buys her pinot noir in the Chehalem Mountains, the famed German winemaker Ernst Loosen is pursuing an even more ambitious project with his winery, Appassionata Estate — named for the Beethoven piano sonata.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
This region of Mendocino County is known for its pinot noir, which will be celebrated during this three-day festival featuring delicious samplings and food pairings, educational seminars, a sunset barbecue, a grand tasting and a VIP Bubble Lounge.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
Meadowcroft Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021 (3.5 stars)
Sonoma County, Calif., $30
Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley is known for a bold, heavy style of pinot noir deeply flavored with dark cherry, plum and baking spice.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
And the grapes — Day seeks out legacy varieties from Oregon’s experimental days, before winemakers settled mostly on pinot noir and chardonnay.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
Of course, there’s always a time and place for pinot noir or cabernet sauvignon.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
Amplified by a culture of innovation, the company was the first to develop an intense pink rosé champagne made from 100% pinot noir grapes.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
So, cowboys dine on brisket tacos alongside the wine crowd trying a new pinot noir.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
Not far from where Joseph buys her pinot noir in the Chehalem Mountains, the famed German winemaker Ernst Loosen is pursuing an even more ambitious project with his winery, Appassionata Estate — named for the Beethoven piano sonata.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
This region of Mendocino County is known for its pinot noir, which will be celebrated during this three-day festival featuring delicious samplings and food pairings, educational seminars, a sunset barbecue, a grand tasting and a VIP Bubble Lounge.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
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