Step 4 water

Here in this picture we are committed to the task for the next 2 1/2 hours.  Now in this picture I already reduced the wine by half and now have added about 3-4 cups of water and B.T.B.R.T.S( Bring To Boil; Reduce To Simmer-Anne). Add a large bundle of thyme and 2 bay leaves; Let this simmer until almost all the water is gone and it is thick; this should take about an hour.
Since you didn't skimp on any of the other steps you have made big bold flavors. Adding water and letting it reduce will just bring it home, and will make you a super star.