Bob > wrote:

> I'm a bit stumped on what to drink. I want something which will complement
> the chocolate but not have a strong flavor of its own.

I think you are making a mistake by eliminating everything that will
theoretically go well with chocolate. Chocolate requires something that
does have a strong flavour of its own and can stand up to it, as far as
I'm concerned. Tawny port (10-year-old and above) will go well with
chocolate, as will a good Banyuls, Malmsey or Bual Madeira, or the
Hungarian Tokáji Aszú (5-6 puttonyos). Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines
can sometimes match bitter chocolate surprisingly well. Try also a good
Asti Spumante or, better yet, a good sparkling Moscato d'Asti. The
latter two are usually light and low in alcohol. 5-6 puttonyos Tokáji
is low-alcohol, too.

Still, I would say that chocolate and any of those wines should be
served separately...

Victor