Better Butter Burgers with Bacon, Lettuce & Tomatoes Two Ways - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 3 ounces spreadable garlic and herb cheese (such as Boursin)
• 2 TBSP unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ cup Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc
• ½ cup grated red onion
• 1 TBSP worcestershire sauce
• 1 TBSP tamari or soy sauce
• 1½ TBSP minced fresh thyme
• 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 12 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup minced shallots
• 1 TBSP minced fresh garlic
• 3 cups seeded, chopped tomatoes
• 1½ TBSP white balsamic vinegar
• ½ TBSP sugar
• ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 3 TBSP chopped fresh basil
• vegetable oil for grill
• 6 good quality hamburger buns, split
• 3 TBSP mayonnaise
• 6 large, leafy lettuce leaves
• 6 large juicy slices heirloom tomato