pinot noir
noun
pi·not noir
ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈnwär 
pē-ˈnō-
often capitalized P&N
: a dry red wine produced from the same grape as French burgundy
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Serious producers of nonalcoholic wines have discovered that simply trying to replace the alcohol of, say, a good German riesling or California pinot noir with other ingredients is a supreme challenge.
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Eric Asimov, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The quantity of bulk wine available is at an all-time high, led by cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and chardonnay, in that order.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Rows of flourishing cabernet and pinot noir grapevines further enhance the villa’s natural beauty.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
The brand’s portfolio is broad, including reds like pinot noir, Lambrusco and cabernet sauvignon and an assortment of whites like riesling and sauvignon blanc.
—John Kell, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Eric Asimov, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The quantity of bulk wine available is at an all-time high, led by cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and chardonnay, in that order.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Rows of flourishing cabernet and pinot noir grapevines further enhance the villa’s natural beauty.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
The brand’s portfolio is broad, including reds like pinot noir, Lambrusco and cabernet sauvignon and an assortment of whites like riesling and sauvignon blanc.
—John Kell, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Pinot noir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20noir. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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