pinot noir
noun
pi·not noir
ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈnwär 
pē-ˈnō-
variants
often Pinot Noir
: a full-bodied red wine that is known for its complexity and often tangy character, that is produced especially in Burgundy, Oregon, California, and New Zealand, and that is used in the production of champagne
also
: the grape itself
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This pinot noir has charming fruits of cherry and cranberry with a hint of clove and dark chocolate notes.
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Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This is pinot noir country—nearly three-quarters of the valley’s vineyard acreage is devoted to its marquee varietal.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The pinot noir surfaced ahead of a court hearing in the Virginia restaurant wine caper.
—Dan Morse, Washington Post, 18 May 2026
While trying to uncork a bottle of wine (with a very old corkscrew) my husband managed to send glugs of pinot noir across the room and onto the very white sweater of a guest.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
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Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This is pinot noir country—nearly three-quarters of the valley’s vineyard acreage is devoted to its marquee varietal.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The pinot noir surfaced ahead of a court hearing in the Virginia restaurant wine caper.
—Dan Morse, Washington Post, 18 May 2026
While trying to uncork a bottle of wine (with a very old corkscrew) my husband managed to send glugs of pinot noir across the room and onto the very white sweater of a guest.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
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“Pinot noir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20noir. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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