Title: Strawberries macerated in red wine
 Categories: Desserts
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      2 qt Ripe strawberries
    1/2    Bottle fruity, pinot noir
           -red wine
      4 tb Balsamic vinegar
    1/2 c  Granulated sugar (or to
           -taste)
      4    Sprigs of mint for garnish
 
  Wash the strawberries and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the hulls
  and stems. Invert on paper towelling to drain for 1/2 hour at room
  temperature.
  
  Cut the berries in halves or quarters depending on size. Transfer to a
  glass bowl. Pour the wine and the balsamic vinegar over the
  strawberries.
  
  Add sugar to balance the flavor of the strawberries. Refrigerate for 2
  hours, stirring about every half hour. Spoon the strawberries with a
  little bit if the juices into a shallow bowl. Garnish with mint.
  Serve with a fork and dessert spoon.
  
  From Chef Jimmy Schmidt, Owner/Chef Rattlesnake Club, Tres Vite,
  Cocina Del Sol; Detroit, Southfield, Busters Bay, Orchard Lake