6 merlot reduction Recipes

merlot, balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce, coarsely ground black pepper, salt, boneless sirloin steak (1/2 inch thick), trimmed, canola oil, chopped shallots (about 3 medium)

butter, yellow onion, chopped, red onion, chopped, shallots, chopped, minced garlic, roma (plum ) tomato, chopped, carrots, chopped, fresh mushrooms, sliced, beef broth, merlot wine, divided

merlot or 2 cups other red wine, fresh cherries, pitted (i have very successfully substituted bottled morello cherries), garlic, chopped, shallot, chopped, lamb stock or 4 cups chicken stock, unsalted butter, salt & freshly ground black pepper, merlot, good quality balsamic vinegar, shallot, chopped, garlic, chopped, lamb racks , excess fat trimmed and bones frenched (1 1/2 to 2 lbs. each), salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, rosemary sprig, for garnish