Pinot Noir

American  

[pee-noh nwahr, pee-noh, pee-noh nwar] / ˈpi noʊ ˈnwɑr, piˈnoʊ, pi noʊ ˈnwar /

Or pinot noir

noun

1. Pinot2

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Pinot Noir British  

/ ˈpiːnəʊ nwɑː /

noun

1. a variety of black grape, grown esp for wine-making

2. any of the red wines made from this grape

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Etymology

Origin of Pinot Noir

First recorded in 1960–65

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Example Sentences

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Pinot Noir

Unlike so much Pinot Noir or California Chardonnay, with Grüner Veltliner, you can find good quality and value at all price levels, and spending more will generally elevate the experience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

In the near future, expect to see Skywalker Vineyards wines, including rosé, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Red wine varieties that Moore, the wine tasting host, suggests chilling include Pinot Noir, Zweigelt and Gamay.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

But the crown jewel is a Pinot Noir that carries the domaine’s namesake, Romanée-Conti.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

Sancerre is one of France's most famous wine-making regions, located in the central Loire Valley, where its famously crisp whites are produced from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc and its reds with Pinot Noir.

From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026

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