Bon Vie Burger - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp. honey
• 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided (1/4 tsp. for dressing, 1/2 tsp. for patties)
• 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 lbs. ground beef chuck, 80% lean
• 2 Tbsp. Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
• 1 Tbsp. Worcesterhsire sauce
• 3 Tbsp. fresh chopped thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 6 ounces herbed goat cheese
• vegetable oil for wiping grill rack
• 18 slices D'anjou pear from 1 1/2 firm but ripe pears
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 6 soft kaiser rolls, about 4 inches in diameter, split
• 12 slices precooked bacon
• 6 Tbsp. Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard
• 4 cups baby spring greens