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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White malbec from Argentina and white pinot noir from Oregon are now a thing. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025 The most recent was last year’s Sonoma Triple Finish, a bourbon finished in pinot noir wine casks, brandy barrels, and another set of bourbon barrels. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024 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 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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