Epinions Recent Reviews for 4-1-1

The Choco-Bock: Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock

Thu, 24 Feb 2005 04:20:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - In his invitation to those ready to approach this beer, Jim Koch, the founder of Samuel Adams, writes: "I hope you enjoy sharing the unique drinking experience of this Limited Edition Brew." And so I shall. But I'll be sharing my experience,...

A Super Bargain Cabernet - Under $5

Sun, 14 Nov 2004 16:21:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Want a good California Cabernet for about $5 or less? Well, I've got a recommendation for you.... The Bronco Wine Company is the fifth largest producer of wine in America--producing as many as 20,000,000 cases per year, about half of which...

Save Your Money - Good Alternatives Abound

Tue, 12 Oct 2004 22:28:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - The cigar I smoked last night had been knocking around in my humidor for the past year: The Cohiba Corona Especiale. This Cohiba (aka "Cohiba Red Dot") was handmade at the General Cigar Dominicana factory in Santiago, the Dominican...

A Gentle Giant - Easy on the Palate: Royal Jamaica Churchill

Sun, 10 Oct 2004 01:51:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Royal Jamaica cigars are a product of the Jamaica Tobacco Manufacturing Co. Ltd., which is a joint venture cigar manufacturing operation owned 75% by Altadis USA and Robert Gore--once the original owner of the company and director of cigar manufacturing...

An Affordable Cab from America's Best Producer (?!)

Tue, 24 Feb 2004 19:40:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Geyser Peak Winery has enjoyed some tremendous in recent years, being recognized as the "Best U.S. Wine Producer" at the 2003 International Wine & Spirit Competition in London, England...

Smooth and Mild - Recommended for Beginners

Sat, 8 Nov 2003 20:27:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Excalibur is a brand of Hoyo de Monterrey cigars. This cigar line is aged and blended as a milder, smoother alternative to the more robust and fuller-flavored cigars in the Hoyo line. Size: Double Corona; 6¾" x 48 Construction: Good qu...

Bang... Badda-bing... badda-boom... badda-bust!

Fri, 25 Apr 2003 19:38:24 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - This 1996 production would get my vote as the worst film I viewed this year... were it not for the fact that I watched I Spy, starring Owen Wilson and Eddie Murphy, this past weekend.

"I Spy" -- Box office take: about $30 million; cost:...

Merlot from Idaho

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 15:08:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Most wine drinkers outside of Idaho will find it difficult to find the Winemaker's Series releases of Ste. Chapelle wines. I've had good experiences with this winery and I recommend its products.

Idaho, you say? Yep...

Thumbs Up - A Good California Chardonnay

Wed, 9 Apr 2003 17:43:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Note: This review was originally posted in April 2001 as a "favorite hard to find wine" and is now being linked to the proper category due to an update of listings in the Epinions database.

Forest Glen Chardonnay, 1999
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Confidently Recommended - A Super Performer in its Price Range

Mon, 7 Apr 2003 17:36:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - M.G. Vallejo is a brand owned The Wine Group. This brand, as well as the widely-available Glen Ellen brand, were formerly owned by Diageo (of London, England).

This is an excellent, bargain-priced California...

Orkney Ale is Okay but I wouldn't Buy it by the Pail

Mon, 7 Apr 2003 17:02:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - I've had a bottle of this ale knocking around in my refrigerator for a little a while now. Based upon a few write-ups by a number of pretty dedicated beer geeks and beer fans, I thought it time to pop the cap and give this one a taste....

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I Enjoyed the 1999 Release from Chateau St. Jean

Fri, 4 Apr 2003 19:03:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Note: Chateau St. Jean, established in 1973, is currently owned by Australia's Beringer-Blass Wine Estates. This review was originally posted in May 2001 as a "favorite hard to find" wine selection and is now being linked to the proper...

The Cup of Gold

Thu, 3 Apr 2003 18:46:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Consolidation in the wine industry is creating some excellent buying opportunities.

Last September (2002), it was announced that Australia's Beringer Blass Wine Estates purchased the Carmenet Winery brand name and its inventory of wine...

The Original Blues Masters - King and Waters

Wed, 19 Mar 2003 16:12:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Two CDs in one set at a bargain price: a short compilation of B.B. King tunes and a fairly good collection of live recordings by Muddy Waters. I purchased this set at Best Buy, where the set cost less than $9. That's a lot better deal than buying...

Stonewall Jackson -- Knocked Down by Friendly Fire and God's Will

Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:53:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Civil War Journal - The Commanders

Volume Three: Stonewall Jackson

Hosted by Danny Glover

In preparing for the upcoming movie, Gods & Generals, I have found myself, lately, reading as much as I can about...

Early Masterpieces Filled with Hiss and Crackle

Mon, 3 Feb 2003 18:34:48 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - American Roots Songbook: The Blues

Traditional Blues from the Heartland

I purchased this CD at Target for about $5. It is copyrighted 2002 and is being distributed by St. Clair Entertainment Group, Inc. These are re-mastered...

Recycled - Outdated - and Fails to Entertain or Educate: Understanding Wine

Tue, 21 Jan 2003 20:29:05 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - I purchased this 100 minute documentary -- Understanding Wine -- at Fry's Electronics last month for what I thought to be a bargain price of $9.99. This DVD is marketed as a title in "The Travelling Gourmet" series and is labeled as having been...

A Good Lonsdale... but I Recommend Another

Thu, 14 Nov 2002 19:31:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - La Flor Dominicana, located in Santiago, the Dominican Republic, was founded just eight short years ago and has quickly developed into a premier name in the world of premium cigars.

A few months ago, while vacationing in Lake Tahoe,...

Perhaps Hollywood is Not the Fantasy Capital of the World

Fri, 8 Nov 2002 15:01:06 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Although this video is listed as "Hollywood Fantasies #2," the title, as actually spelled on the jacket cover, is "Hollywood Fantasys 2." It seems that the producers are not only bad at spelling, they suck at producing anything that would...

Unreasonably Priced for the Small Bit of Information Presented

Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:50:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - My wife recently returned to the classroom, teaching fifth grade students here in the Los Angeles area. She is not particularly keen on teaching science, so she asked me for some help in gathering up some resource materials for a lesson on the solar...

I Pity the Fool... best Blues of 1993

Mon, 4 Nov 2002 18:27:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Think back nine years ago -- 1993 -- and try to recall the most popular albums of the time. There was one artist, now dead, that released a new album of duets... it was his first studio album in more than 10 years and the success of his album...

Not a Bowl of Cherries, but a Solid Performer

Fri, 1 Nov 2002 18:21:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Two months ago, I tried the 1999 Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz and was "turned on" by its juicy cherry and blackberry flavors. Lindemans of Australia produces a super easy drinking Shiraz -- one of the easiest drinking red wines I've tried in recent months...

Space Men Vote Earth Most Jolly of the Solar Universe's Nine Planets

Fri, 1 Nov 2002 17:13:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - I paid $6.99 for this double-movie DVD at Suncoast Videos. I was interested in this DVD package because it featured two views of the planet Venus during a time when the space race between the USA and the USSR was being conducted in full-throttle mode...

I Knead your Breasts, or Cyber Erotic Stimulator... Not -- Try Cyber Somnambulator

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:27:22 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - This review is presented as part of the "Trick or Treat, Feel the Heat Write-Off" hosted by tbthorn and kristinafh.

I confess. I bought this, ahem, video title on DVD some months ago during a movie-buying spree. I...

Supernaturally Silly and Preposterous Paranormal Activity

Tue, 29 Oct 2002 17:45:51 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author 4-1-1 - Makifilms (Paris) Les Productions Agora, Inc. (Montréal) present:

Cathy's Curse

This is a joint French & Canadian production that I suffered through the other night. It was produced in 1977 and it appears that the film's...