Cabernet sauvignon alternative (5,4)

I believe the answer is:

pinot noir

(Other definitions for pinot noir that I've seen before include "Type of red" , "Wine grape variety" , "no white wine" , "Drink" , "18 [WINE]" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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