2 C sugar
1 bottle good red wine
1 t salt
¼ t chipotle powder
4 T balsamic vinegar
½ t xanthan gum

Melt the sugar and cook to a medium caramel.  Add the wine and stir until the sugar is dissolved.  Simmer, reducing to about 2 ½ cups.  Add the salt, chipotle, and balsamic.  Whisk to incorporate.  Add the xanthan and blend with an immersion blender.

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