4 lamb shanks (about 1 pound each) 1 tablespoon apple
wood shavings 1 tablespoon hickory
shavings 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 2 large celery ribs, cleaned and chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 - ounce) can petite diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon minced
fresh flat leaf parsley 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 10 Tellicherry peppercorns 2 cups Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon 2 cups beef stock, homemade preferred Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste