Wine of the Day, No. 243

The grapes for the Dolin Malibu Estate Vineyards "The Blue Note" 2012, Malibu Coast, were grown in Newton Canyon, at an elevation of 1,450

feet, above the fog line. The wine, a blend of 44 percent merlot, 36 percent cabernet sauvignon and 20 percent cabernet franc, aged 21 months in French oak, 56 percent new barrels. The color is a striking dark ruby sh…