Merlot Dipping Sauce

½ cup balsamic vinegar

½ cup Merlot wine

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 dashes soy sauce

4 teaspoons honey, or more to taste

10 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks

Slowly bring the balsamic vinegar, Merlot, garlic, soy sauce, and honey to a boil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer another 20 to 25 minutes; remove from heat and add the butter to the mixture, stirring to thicken as the butter melts.