pinot

noun

pi·​not ˈpē-(ˌ)nō 

variants or Pinot

plural pinots or Pinots

1

: any of several purple or white vinifera grapes used for wine-making

2

: a wine made from pinot grapes

especially : pinot noir

Initial tastings of the 2007 Pinots suggest that it is a very good vintage.

—Daniel Sogg

Examples of pinot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But across the over 700 wineries in the Willamette Valley American Viticultural Area, oenophiles can also find chardonnay, riesling, syrah, and pinot gris. —Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025

Mincey recommended pairing the burrata with the Two Shepherds pinot gris Ramato 2024 from Sonoma Valley, part of the wine flight. —Irene Adeline Milanez, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025

Though all kinds of varietals thrive here, San Luis Obispo County is particularly famous for its chardonnays and pinot noirs, which thrive in the rocky, volcanic soil. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025

For more active guests, a full-time ecologist, horticulturist, and artist offer experiences like oystering, bird-watching cruises, and pinot and painting art classes. —Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pinot

• pinot blanc
• pinot grigio
• pinot noir

Rhymes for pinot

• binet
• linnet
• minute
• spinet
• bassinet