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

Examples of pinot noir in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The surrounding Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas are ideal for wine tasting, with vineyards, such as Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn, that pair world-class rieslings and pinot noirs with postcard-worthy lake views. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026

Wine options include a chardonnay and a pinot noir from La Follette and a cabernet sauvignon from Komomo. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026

The annual Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Grand Tasting, held March 29 at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, was buzzing with sunshine, optimism, lively whites and a steady flow of pinot noir. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026

Sipwell Rock Steady Winemakers use Champagne-method conditioning to produce delicate carbonation in this effervescent rosé made from pinot noir grapes organically grown in California’s Sonoma Coast. —Kate Bernot, Outside, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "black pinot"

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pinot noir

• boudoir
• moire