Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Sanguis Amour Fou Rosé #12
Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
An adventurous, skin-contact rosé by Sanguis, the Santa Barbara auteur driven by Matthias Pippig. Amour Fou #12 is a bold, sensory-rich expression blending Grenache, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Roussanne (skin-fermented), and Pinot Noir, with a vibrant splash of Cabernet Sauvignon noted in earlier editions. It embodies the wild-spirited, terroir-first approach that defines Sanguis.   

Aromas & Flavors
Enchanting and layered—grilled peach, tangerine peel, crushed petals, and wild herbs on the nose. The palate shines with juicy watermelon, subtle herbal spice, and a lingering chalky minerality, reflecting the cool coastal vineyards.  

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a lively structure, delicate tannic grip, and a finish that is both fresh and enduring. The skin contact gives it a nuanced grip while maintaining aromatic finesse.

Winemaking Notes
This vintage is a co-ferment in concrete and seasoned oak, with prolonged skin contact (specifics varied per edition). It’s meticulously unfiltered and artisan in style.  

Food Pairing
Terrific with grilled shrimp tacos, gazpacho, or sushi. Also delightfully versatile with charcuterie and summer fare.

Verdict
Amour Fou Rosé #12 is a fearless, complex rosé that defies simple categorization—it’s bold, elegant, and utterly compelling. A must-try for any adventurous wine lover. — 2 months ago

Aravind A

9.5

@Delectable Wine this is Leitz Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Spatlese Trocken AP #02, not #12, but I'm too tired to look harder. Stunning. — 4 years ago

David Shaw

8.8

Lot #12. Pale white, excellent clarity. Peach and citrus aromas. Light lemon and melon flavors, good acidity. Green apple finish. Should stand up to food. — 6 years ago

Marc Fagelman

8.7

Crispy Apples, tart, delicious by the pool #12.5 — 2 months ago

Kyle Harvey

9.3

Cellar raid #12 - the throwback delivers! One sip zest, one sip complexity - hints of that aged carricante kerosene - banger — 4 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

@Delectable folks this is #12. “original bourbon barrel with oak inserts that have been toasted over a long period of time to infuse the bourbon”. — 5 years ago

Matt Sterr

Lot #12 Chardonnay from Mendocino. Not Great! — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.7

Colour is very dark and on the rim almost a catholic cerise at the edge of the glass. A lovely old vine iteration from Fraser. Medium bodied. Subtly different from other old vine Barossa Cuvées with perfect balance and definitely not a blockbuster. Herbal notes with dried plum and spice/pepper. So easy to drink. A blend of 5 vintages from 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 giving a supple smooth palate and length forever. Fraser has excelled himself here even by his high standards. Probably this is the best “Little Wine” I can recall tasting. I just ordered my annual allocation yesterday of 12 bottles covering 3 Cuvées including Little Wine #12. — 3 years ago

AEL

8.6

Pretty straightforward Oregon pinot noir. This is a good table wine, especially for the price, but not memorable. Pandemic bottle #12. — 6 years ago

John Zuzek

9.2

Wine #12: Beautiful Pauillac. Very sexy, good complexity. More cassis and blackberries with hints of tobacco. — 9 years ago