Jersey Tomato-Topped Burgers - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 6 slices applewood smoked bacon
• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 10 tablespoons sour cream, divided use
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided use
• 2 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided use
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided use
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for brushing the grill rack
• 6 good quality sandwich buns
• 12 leaves butter or Bibb lettuce
• 6 thick slices (1/4-3/8" thick) ripe Jersey tomato, preferably Ramapo