pinot noir

noun

pi·​not noir ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈnwär How to pronounce pinot noir (audio)
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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In the spring, Husher will take part in the major replant of Damiana, the original chardonnay vineyard at the Fogarty estate, as well as a replant of pinot noir in the Rapley Trail Vineyard. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026 If only every welcome wagon included a bottle of pinot noir from the Hitching Post II. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 Next door at CedarCreek Estate Winery, the Block 5 chardonnay and Block 4 pinot noir have their own cult following, assisted by highland cows that fertilize and stomp the vineyard soil, and a flock of free range chickens that eat the small pests. — Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026 Crafted from an original vineyard block from the winery's founding, composed of pinot noir and chardonnay the blend showcases bright cherry, peach, and orange blossom notes with honeycomb and macadamia flavors. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pinot noir

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "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 25 Aug. 2026.

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