The best replacement for pinot noir is merlot.

The best alternatives to pinot noir are rated as following:
★★★★★  merlot
★★★  cabernet
★★★  pinot grigio
★★  cabernet sauvignon
★★  shiraz
★★  syrah
★★  burgundy
★★  malbec
★  chianti
★  beaujolais
★  chardonnay
★  zinfandel
★  bordeaux
  merlot sweeter
  grigio
  cabernet sauvignon sweeter
  grenache
  pinot gris
  sauvignon blanc
  burgundy wine
  red zinfandel
  california pinot noir
  petite sirah
  pinotage
  cab

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