The 2016 was not really on form the last time I reviewed Casarena's portfolio, so I was expecting a much better 2018 Cabernet Franc Lauren's Vineyard. It matured in new French oak barrels for 12 months. The wine delivered as expected: varietal, herbal and spicy, very tasty and with very fine tannins. They have one plot of 3.5 hectares planted with Cabernet Franc in the coolest part of the estate. The vineyard is balanced, and it shows in the wine. 15,000 bottles produced.