Pinot Noir (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Red wine grape; grown especially in California for making wines resembling those from Burgundy, France.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The vineyard in Napa Valley specializes in growing Pinot Noir grapes for their signature red wine.
• Pinot Noir is a delicate red wine grape that thrives in the cooler climates of California's coastal regions.
• The winemaker carefully selected Pinot Noir grapes from the Sonoma County vineyard to craft a rich, full-bodied wine.
• Aged in French oak barrels, the Pinot Noir wine from the California winery boasted a complex flavor profile reminiscent of Burgundy.
• The wine tasting tour featured a Pinot Noir from a boutique winery in Santa Barbara County, known for its elegant and refined red wines.

Hypernyms

• Pinot Grape

Meaning ²

Dry red California table wine made from purple Pinot grapes.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• The oenophile chose to pair her meal with a glass of pinot noir from a Sonoma County vineyard.
• A sommelier described the complex taste of the dry California pinot noir featuring dark fruit flavors with earthy undertones.
• Dry California pinot noir aged in oak develops rich vanilla notes, heightened in this particular wine.
• This style of dry pinot noir has been gaining traction as many winemakers seek out ripe and full-bodied flavors.
• The wine list featured a dry California pinot noir that was a perfect match for the chef's grilled filet mignon.