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The Tip is 'Where They're Proud' I recently saw an ad in our local newspaper for a big box home improvement store. Their newspaper ad had USA made products and American flags all over it. Several weeks later, I checked the ad again and sure enough they were still advertising their American made products. It was obvious they are proud to carry products Made in America. Their competitors made no mention of things Made in America. I have been to this store and asked what products are made in the USA? A clerk told me they primarily carry imports. Obviously they are not proud. I now realize you can buy many Made in the USA building supplies, including tools Made in USA and appliances Made in USA., in stores that are proud to carry brands Made in the USA. Here is another example of a store proudly carrying products Made in the USA. I was shopping for men's shoes in a local department store when I tried on three different pairs of shoes. I couldn't decide which pair I wanted so I went out on a limb and asked the clerk, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman said "yes they are" so I asked, "Do you have any Made in America shoes like these?". To my surprise he said, with GREAT PRIDE, "yes sir, we have a whole line of Made In USA shoes". He brought me the same color and style with the Made in USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty, and were more comfortable. Looking for companies that are PROUD is simple and can have a great impact on our country. I encourage you to try this some time- just ask. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that all of us will benefit from. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Columbia Crest Nestled alongside the Columbia River in eastern Washington, Columbia Crest winery opened its doors in the heart of the acclaimed Horse Heaven Hills in 1983. Year after year, the winery maintains its commitment to quality, heritage and innovation in grape growing and winemaking to craft exceptional wines. BROWSE OUR WINES Extraordinary Craftsmanship Washington state and the Columbia Valley represent the perfect grape-growing climate, from the weather to the soil to the vineyard sites. These growing conditions, along with outstanding viticulture and winemaking practices, allow Columbia Crest to create high-quality wines that are true to their varietal character and represent the unique terroir of the region. ABOUT WINEMAKING Critically Acclaimed From the vineyard to the glass, Columbia Crest wines are an extraordinary expression of craftsmanship. With a large body of acclaim, Columbia Crest winery delivers a steadfast promise with each bottle?world-class wines from a world-class wine region. VIEW ALL ACCLAIM Historic Timeline 1982 Doug Gore named Columbia Crest's head winemaker. Winery and visitor center dedicated and opened in June. 1983 1987 First release of white wine varietals. First release of red wine varietals. 1988 1990 The Wine Advocate names Columbia Crest as one of the 24 Best Value Wineries in the world. The 1990 Estate Series Cabernet Sauvignon is the only U.S. wine awarded a gold medal at the Challenge du Vin in Bordeaux, France. 1994 1997 Columbia Crest makes its first appearance on Wine Spectator's list of Top 100 wines for the year with two wines: 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1995 Estate Series Chardonnay. Columbia Crest is named Wine Press Northwest's first Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year. 2002 2003 Ray Einberger is named head winemaker. Columbia Crest winery celebrates its 25th Anniversary. 2008 2009 Wine Spectator selects the 2005 Columbia Crest Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, with a score of 95 points, as the #1 Wine of the Year in their annual Top 100 Wines of the Year edition ? Columbia Crest is the first Washington winery to receive this honor. The 2007 H3 Merlot is named to Wine Spectator's list of Top 100 wines of the year, marking Columbia Crest's sixteenth placement on the list. 2010 2011 Wine & Spirits Magazine names Columbia Crest winery as one of its American Wineries of the Year. Juan Mu?oz-Oca is named head winemaker. Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon makes an appearance on the Today Show as part of a Best Products of the Year segment. 2012 |
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