Southwest Sage and Zesty Orange Burgers - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 2 sticks butter, slightly softened
• 3 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, minced
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sage powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons minced orange zest
• 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• 1/4 cup Zinfandel wine
• 1/4 cup minced sweet onion
• 1 tablespoon minced orange zest
• 1 teaspoon sage powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
• Vegetable oil, for brushing the grill rack
• Fresh sage leaves for aromatic smoke
• 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
• 6 fresh soft Kaiser rolls