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Head Pin: The 1-pin.

Pinot Blanc: Was thought to be a mutation of the Pinot Gris vine. However, recent DNA analysis shows identical genetic makeup to the Blau Burgunder variety of Austria, possibly having the parents Schwarz . . . View Full Definition

Pinot Bianco: Italian version of the grape known as Pinot Blanc. Grown mainly in the Trentino and Fruili regions of Italy. Usually made into a fresh, fruity white wine.

Pinning: Getting single pins and pairs (after the first ball). (Pin it out, etc.)

Pinot Chardonnay: Rarely used regional synonym name for the Chardonnay variety..

Pinot Grigio: (Pronounced 'pee-nOH gree-zOH'). Popular synonym name of the Pinot Gris where grown in Italy, the Alsace region of France and elsewhere. Planted extensively in the Venezia and Alto-Adige reg . . . View Full Definition

Pinot Nero: Clone of Pinot Noir, used to make light red wines from grapes mainly found in the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region of Italy.

Pinot Meunier: (Pronounced 'pee-noh muh-ny-ay'). (a.k.a Meunier). Has over 26 synonym names listed in the Geilweilerhof database. Some common ones are mentioned below. DNA analysis (Franks et al, 'TAG' 200 . . . View Full Definition

Pinot Gris: Was thought to be a mutant clone of Pinot Noir. However, recent DNA analysis (2002) suggests identical genetic make up to the Blau Burgunder of Austria, the skin colors (ranging from pale pi . . . View Full Definition

Pink Slip: A written or verbal notice given to employees who are being terminated or laid-off.