Devona Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

I remember my first taste of Cabernet from John Abbott: 2002 Abeja in some of my first days at Avalon. He instantly became one of my favorite Cab-makers, it was that great.  John left Abeja to found Devona, a super-exciting newer project from both Oregon and Washington. Of course he's making spectacular Cab, but when I learned that John gained access to the most famous Cabernet vineyard in Washington State I just about flipped.  People throw the word "iconic" around too casually; in the case of Champoux vineyard it actually fits. The source of more 100-point Cabernets than any other vineyard in the state, Champoux has earned its iconic status. Devona's Champoux Cab, from the outstanding 2018 vintage, opens in classic Champoux fashion: a beautiful heart of super-creamy and plush dark red fruits baked into a delicious pastry. As it swirls and opens in the glass, energy and concentration builds, all the while maintaining the plushness that has made Champoux fruit famous. From John: Classi