Gorgonzola and Bacon Stuffed Burgers With a Plum and Merlot Reduction - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil for brushing the grill rack
• 3 plums
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 cup merlot
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 6 slices of bacon
• 3 shallots
• 1 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 3 lb ground beef
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp marjoram
• 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese