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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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Elk, which has its own wineries, is just 30 minutes from the vineyards of Anderson Valley, a region known for its pinot noir, sparkling wines, and Alsatian grape varieties.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024
Delicate pink hues in the glass, made with 100% pinot noir, this wine shows bright notes of wild strawberry, spice and a lovely creamy texture from 45 months on the lees.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Trader Joe's Thanksgiving Wine Selections Trader Joe's Insider recommends a chardonnay for your Thanksgiving white wine and pinot noir for your red.
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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.
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Liz Thach, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
French, literally, black Pinot
First Known Use
1889, in the meaning defined above
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“Pinot noir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20noir. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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