This 2007 Halcyon California Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of plum and

licorice leaping out of the glass. The background aromas are a mix of

blackberry, vanilla and spice. The flavors are a smooth rendition of the

aromas framed with noticeable but pleasing tannin and acidity. The finish

is a long, juicy combination of tannin and fruit. Enjoy this wine with tri

tip, hamburgers, baked potatoes or hard cheeses such as cheddar.

This 2007 Halcyon California Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of plum and

licorice leaping out of the glass. The background aromas are a mix of

blackberry, vanilla and spice. The flavors are a smooth rendition of the

aromas framed with noticeable but pleasing tannin and acidity. The finish

is a long, juicy combination of tannin and fruit. Enjoy this wine with tri

Wine Country Recipes

Grilled Tri-Tip with Oregon Herb Rub

Specially created for pairing with the Halcyon 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon celery salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon dried dill

1/4 teaspoon dried sage

1/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary

1 (2 1/2 pound) beef tri-tip roast

Directions:

Mix together the salt, garlic salt, celery salt, black pepper, onion powder,

paprika, dill, sage, and rosemary in a bowl. Store in an airtight container at

room temperature until ready to use.

Use a damp towel to lightly moisten the roast with water, then pat with the

prepared rub. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, up to overnight, for

the flavors to fully come together.

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.

Place the roast onto the preheated grill and quickly cook until brown on all

sides to sear the meat, then remove. Reset the grill for medium-low

indirect heat (if using charcoal, move coals to the outside edges of the grill

pit).

Return the roast to the grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the

desired degree of doneness has been reached, about 1 1/2 hours for

medium-well.

Remove from the grill and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 10

minutes before carving across the grain in thin slices to serve.

Makes 10 servings.

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We would like all of our products to be either consumed or recycled. From the wine you drink (that's the fun part of consumption) to the packaging that we use. Look for our whole new earth-friendly packaging in future Wine Club Shipments. As one of the nation's most successful Wine Clubs, we are now one of the nation's greenest wine clubs.

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A Guide to Working from Home: Independent Wine Consultant

A Guide to Working from Home: Independent Wine Consultant with WineShop At Home.

Do you have a passion for Pinot Noir, and know a Chardonnay from Chablis? Then you can start a home-based business as an independent wine consultant. Isn't there some simple, inexpensive home business I can start that doesn't involve the Internet or a home computer? And the answer is Yes.

AT A GLANCE
Expected Hourly Income	$2,000/Month
Start-Up Costs	High, Moderate, Low only $99 to join
Start Up Degree of Difficulty	Easy, no experience necesarry
Potential Problems	Poor Sales

Getting Started

Being an independent Wine Consultant with WineShop at Home is a relatively new home based business but it is enjoying a surge in popularity as is wine itself. The idea is a simple one and is a twist, or shall we say a pop of the cork, on the old standby home business the Tupperware or other kitchen product party.

The independent consultant holds a party in their home, or at the home of another where guests are invited to enjoy and taste wines in the comfort of their own home in a nice social event. Consumers still find the idea of going to a wine tasting intimidating, and often buy a wine based only on the look of a label. Wine merchants especially in supermarkets are often less then helpful in answering consumerís questions about wine, these wine parties are filling a growing consumer need, and are fun.

Start-up costs

You can actually get started with a home-based business as an independent Wine Consultant representing WineShop At Home for as little as $99. This will give you a "Starter Kit" with all you need including corkscrew, and training. You should also have a basic home office set up to handle running your business and booking your appointments. As in any Home Based Business if you have left work to pursue being an Independent Wine Consultant Full Time, and do not have access to health benefits through a spouse, you need to include the cost of health benefits in your monthly budget.

Hours and Income

The average wine tasting party is about 2 hours. The rest of your time you do need to spend running your business as a full time business. Keep in mind that the wine parties are basically social events and as such you will likely be working nights and weekend. But this may be perfect your schedule. Of course you will be independent and that is the key, so you can take other time off, spend other time with your family or take vacations whenever you want to. In addition to the commissions you make on wine sales, WineShop at Home will often have other bonuses and incentives like trips to fabulous wine countries! Most representatives will earn at least $100.00 on every event , plus residual income form repeat orders etc. Also there is money to be a made signing up other representatives like yourself.

Potential Problems

There really are not any foreseeable Pitfalls or problems with hosting wine parties as an Independent Wine Rep. Since there is little or no outlay of initial cash, it's hard to lose money. The only real problem will be hosting parties where people just do not buy, or not being able to book enough parties to make what you want.

Other Resources

Information for Starting an Independent Wine Rep Business with WineShop at Home

www.wineshopathome.com/normaserrano

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Conclusion

Being an Independent Wine Rep can be a fun, sociable, exciting, and profitable home based business.

Norma Serrano, Wine Consultant