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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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 Favorites included a Nichol Vineyard Old Vines 2020 syrah, an Unsworth 2022 pinot noir, and the Phantom Creek Estates riesling, all from British Columbia. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024 For example, a Blanc de Blanc is 100% chardonnay and has more apple notes, whereas a Blanc de Noir has more pinot noir and therefore more berry notes. 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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