Pistachio Lamb Burgers - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups roasted and salted shelled pistachios
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 shallot (about the size of 1 tablespoon)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon capers
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Sutter Home Pinot Noir
• 2 teaspoons Chef Paul Prudhomm’s Meat Magic Seasoning Blend
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pistachios (from above)
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 1/2 cup Boursin or other soft garlic herb cheese
• Vegetable oil, for brushing the grill rack
• 6 ciabatta rolls, split
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 California Hass avocados, peeled, seeded, and sliced into wedges