Cline Cellars in Sonoma, Ca.

Serves: 4

Pairs With: Cline Sonoma Coast Syrah

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 1 tablespoon garlic
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 brioche buns
• 4 oz feta cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumbers
• 1/2 cup chopped red onions

Directions:

1. Preheat grill for medium heat.
2. Place the lamb in a large bowl, and mix with the mint, cilantro, oregano, garlic, sherry, vinegar, and molasses. Season with cumin, allspice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and mix well. Shape into 4 patties.
3. Brush grill grate with oil. Grill burgers 5 minutes on each side, or until well done. Heat the brioche buns briefly on the grill. Serve burgers on brioche bun with melted feta cheese, cucumbers, and onions.