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Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio 2016 Wine Review

Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio 2016

Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio 2016

Venezie I.G.T., Italy

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $12.95

Drink: 2017-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Ruffino

Agent: Arterra Wines Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Refreshing, crisp and clean with lemon zest and lime. Racy acidity for fresh seafood and shellfish. Terrific value.

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This Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio 2016 was reviewed on May 22, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 102764
  • $9.58 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Accessible, crowd pleasing, refreshing and crisp. Medium body. Canned mandarin orange on the nose. Medium finish with persistence of lime zest, white peach, green melon. Pairs well with patio season. Tasted 2016 vintage in May 2018. 88 points
Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Definitely a good option for a crowd, or a wine that would appeal to a variety of tastes. Medium bodied, some lemon-lime on the nose, and subtle notes of honey and sweet apple. Bright, medium acidity, lots of lemon-lime also carries over on the palate, with a smooth, but not necessarily creamy finish. Really versatile, this wine doesn't need to be enjoyed with food, but would match with seafood dishes, like ceviche or shrimp salad.
Courtney Flood rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Loads of apple - crisp at the outset, creamy at the end with a touch of honey. Simple and straightforward, very easy-drinking. This wine is more of a porch sipper than a food wine, but could go well with something like a prosciutto wrapped melon or a simple mixed green salad.

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