Proposal Rock Yamhill-Carlton Sauvignon Blanc
In 1999 your winemaker Dave proposed to his future wife and winery parter Robin at this stunning spot at Neskowin on the Oregon Coast. Only later did Dave learn this place is known as Proposal Rock.
This romantic quasi-island is the dot on the exclamation point of the beautiful shoreline at Neskowin, situated right where the Slab Creek (far more picturesque than its name suggests) meets the Pacific Ocean.
In 2010 our Estate Vineyard produced its first lush harvest of Robin’s favorite variety, Sauvignon Blanc. We knew exactly what name to give this crisp, elegant wine with its fresh pear and citrus character. Here’s to love at first sip!
Tasting & Technical Notes
Proposal Rock 2010
- vineyards: Carlton Cellars Estate Vineyard
- yield: 55 cases
- availability: limited — purchase (released April 15, 2011)
WSA Tasting Panel notes:
Bright, white to pale lemon. Medium-plus youthful aromas of elderflower, peach, green papaya, and lychees. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium to medium-plus acid, medium alcohol and medium-minus to medium body. Flavors of elderflower, kiwi, green apple, and white peach are of medium to medium-plus intensity. Medium to medium-plus length.
Notes by the Wine & Spirit Archive (WSA)
Tasting date: May 31, 2011
On location: Proposal Rock
The figures you see on the label are indeed your winemakers Dave & Robin, re-enacting their real-life engagement a decade after the fact.
The photographer Kathryn Elsesser shot the original photo (and got soaked during some of the more experimental shooting), which was then enhanced by the creative team at HELSINQI.
> Visit Proposal Rock via satellite map.