Napa Valley Cabernet Burgers

Name: Napa Valley Cabernet Burgers
Yield: Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 750-ml bottle Cabernet Sauvignon; 1/4 cup minced shallots; 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 teaspoons golden brown sugar; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (15% fat); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; Vegetable oil; 1 cup (packed) coarsely grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese; 4 4 1/2-inch squares focaccia, cut horizontally in half; 8 large tomato slices; 2 cups arugula

By James McNairPhotography by Mark Thomas

June 30, 2003

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