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. 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. — 10 months ago

Christina Howell

9.0

Galentines day stuck in a hotel during an ice storm in austin texas. Rich flavor, would drink again. — 5 years ago

Todd Golper

10

Best rosé I’ve ever had. Phenomenal balance. Poetic nose. Flowers, orange blossoms. — 8 years ago

nachobiz

9.9

Strong, robust, fearless. This wine once attacked a lion just to say it did. Smell of tobacco, leather, alcohol and Earth. Definitely taste the alcohol all the way, which totally works for such a powerful wine. Would go amazing with red meat. — 8 years ago

with Natassia

Thomas Brenner

9.2

I was wondering why this puppy was named Fearless...until I tasted it and realized you have to be one fearless puppy to handle this wine. It's def gonna give a dog a bone though — 9 years ago

Jeff Vejr

9.2

So much depth here. Papaya, mango rind on the nose. Insane texture, insane length. After 64 harvests, this guy is still fearless. This isn't your typical Vermentino!! — 10 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Overview
A rare and compelling white expression from P2KV, blending Rhône structure with California precision. This 50/50 Syrah–Marsanne is aromatic, energetic, and beautifully composed, showcasing Joe Tensley’s fearless approach to vineyard expression.

Aromas & Flavors
Baked pear, honeysuckle, and subtle stone fruit lead, followed by soft honeyed tones and gentle floral lift. Everything feels clean, inviting, and perfectly integrated.

Mouthfeel
Bright, invigorating acidity with a silky, medium-weight texture. The finish is long and satisfying without overstaying its welcome, polished and confident.

Food Pairings
Roasted chicken, pork loin, creamy polenta, grilled vegetables, or aged Alpine-style cheeses.

Verdict
Another standout P2KV release, expressive, balanced, and quietly complex. A white that proves Rhône varieties thrive under Tensley’s hand. — a year ago

Adriana Fabbro

8.9

It’s Pet Nat season and it seems like everyone in California is making one these days. This Zin & Sangio refresher from Madson (Santa Cruz Mountains) has quickly become a favorite of mine. Smells like geraniums. Mouthwatering acidity, ripe peach, watermelon rind, guava. The fruit and florals are just so pretty, vibrant and distinctive. Pairs perfectly with Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and light curry. — 5 years ago

Todd Golper

9.8

Black pepper, baking spices nose. Bright fruit. Black cherry. Ethereal, poetic color. Beautifully balanced. Front, mid, back pallet smooth and flavorful. Full mouthfeel with beautiful acidity. — 5 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.3

Mostly zin, cab, merlot. 92-93. Iike that’s not jammy — 8 years ago

Libby M

9.9

loved it, very smooth — 9 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.1

Great session. Pretty awesome! — 9 years ago

Gigi Pan

9.1

A dessert wine from Alsace, France. After try the Amazon ant, I feel like fearless hahahaha. The dessert wine is decent, paring with mango, chocolate and a local fruit. — 10 years ago

with Alan

Carmen

8.9

Excellent Swan Valley Chenin! Pronounced flavors of dried pineapple and honeysuckle. Tasted great with Lao-inspired dishes. — 2 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry jam, baking spices and tobacco. 15.5% AVB… strong spices on the palate, jammy middle, cigar finish. — 4 years ago

Sara Harpole

9.7

Refreshing, crisp weight. Well balanced flavor is mildly floral. — 5 years ago

Cindy Norris

9.8

Yummy. Had in Fredericksburg, Tx. — 8 years ago

Lindsey King

9.5

Very interesting to taste this pitted against the Sandhi Pinot posted just previously. Similar in so many ways yet so different! Foraged strawberries, earth, rosewater. Tannins with a light grip like a partner lightly squeezing your palm during a horror film even though they claimed to be fearless. Bright, restless acidity. Smart and worldly. Alive and well. — 9 years ago

Yee Lee

9.0

Prune, rice wine — 9 years ago

Mike Madigan

9.2

A puzzle that demands you solve it... and you want to with its depth and dark, haunting disposition. This bottle is a reflection of love, of California's caress of wine life, growth-- texture and tannin with fearless fruit delivery. Plan around this offering, a dish with climates of flavor and charisma that match this Bordeaux vixen. — 9 years ago