In article >,
David Arnstein > wrote:
>In article .com>,
>Leila > wrote:
>>"Scharffen Berger markets to the refined palate and seeks to be
>>approached like a fine wine. Its best-selling products include
>>bittersweet and extra-dark chocolates. The company has retail stores in
>>Berkeley, San Francisco and New York. Its products also are available
>>in high-end supermarkets."
>
>This gives me more confidence in my theory: Scharffen Berger is a
>sham. Here they are, announcing that they are being acquired by the
>king of mass market, low quality chocolate, and simultaneously
>claiming the high end of the market.
>
>I've tasted their packaged goods many times, and I find them lacking.
>The chocolate has a weird sour (not bitter) taste that is not
>pleasant.
>
>It is also quite expensive.

Donelly's Chocolate in Santa Cruz is the best I've ever had, although
inexpensive it isn't.

http://www.donnellychocolates.com/

As a calibration of my tastes: I think Valhrona is better than Scharffen
Berger, I dislike Ghirardelli's, and I mostly eat Trader Joe's Pound
Plus bittersweet because it's a good chocolate at a great price.

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