Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Any of several red or white grapes originating in France and including Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Noir.
- noun A red or white wine made from these grapes.
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- noun any of several purple or white wine grapes used especially for Burgundies and champagnes
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Not the easiest wines to find (they are often labled as Spatburgunder (AKA what they call Pinot Noir in Germany)) but from my experience they have been lovely.
happyrobot 2010
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Pinot is always a fallback, and of course, riesling.
Q&A 2009
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A sub-$10 Pinot is guaranteed to have who-knows-what in the blend up to the 25% allowed by law.
French winemakers found guilty in pinot noir fraud | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010
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I can tell you that a new wave of producers believes in Pinot Noir as having the potential for excellence on a year-to-year basis.
Blind Tasting of Finger Lakes Pinot Noir Reveals Progress, Challenges 2009
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Nebbiolo, the noble grape of Barolo and Barbaresco, has been called the "Pinot of Piedmont."
Saying Goodbye to Pinot Noir—for a While Lettie Teague 2011
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One might turn the question around and ask you if you think Pinot is suited for the American west coast.
Blind Tasting of Finger Lakes Pinot Noir Reveals Progress, Challenges 2009
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Pinot is always a fallback, and of course, riesling.
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Jason has it pegged: Pinot is really a crazy grape.
Blind Tasting of Finger Lakes Pinot Noir Reveals Progress, Challenges 2009
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Of course all these qualities come at a cost—a popularity surcharge that I call the "Pinot tax."
Saying Goodbye to Pinot Noir—for a While Lettie Teague 2011
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The fuller-bodied examples (which are usually called Pinot Gris) are best with heavier summer foods, while the lighter wines (which are usually called Pinot Grigio) are good for sipping outside or with simpler fare.
American Pinot Who? 2008
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