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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Elk, which has its own wineries, is just 30 minutes from the vineyards of Anderson Valley, a region known for its pinot noir, sparkling wines, and Alsatian grape varieties. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024 Delicate pink hues in the glass, made with 100% pinot noir, this wine shows bright notes of wild strawberry, spice and a lovely creamy texture from 45 months on the lees. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Trader Joe's Thanksgiving Wine Selections Trader Joe's Insider recommends a chardonnay for your Thanksgiving white wine and pinot noir for your red. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024 Champagne can only be made from 3 grapes: chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier, and the percentage of grapes used contributes different characteristics. Liz Thach, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 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 3 Jan. 2025.

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