You scream, we scream ...

Sure, the Japanese may have their "superpremium" beef -- the practically magical and astronomically priced Kobe -- but we long-suffering folks in Delaware will soon have access to "Superpremium Ice Cream," just in time for summer. As if Haagen-Dazs wasn't already decadent enough, they're now distrubting a new "Reserve Series" in Delaware and some other select states. The company's press release even makes a fairly amusing attempt to compare ice cream to other gourmet experiences:

"True ice cream lovers savor their ice cream much the same way that wine enthusiasts appreciate a fine wine. Haagen-Dazs Reserve ice creams have an unmistakable character and a perfect balance of flavors to intrigue the palate and satisfy even the most discerning ice cream aficionados."

OK, I'm sold (even at $4.99 a pint). Here's a look at the new flavors (enthusiastic adjectives are from Haagen-Dazs, not me):

-- Hawaiian Lehua Honey and Sweet Cream Ice Cream -- A rich sweet cream
ice cream blended with Hawaiian Lehua honey. The Lehua blossom imparts
a subtle floral note to the ice cream, which is complemented by the
sweet cream.
-- Pomegranate Chip Ice Cream -- A refreshing fruit ice cream that
balances sweet and tart Mediterranean Pomegranates with luscious dark
chocolate chips.
-- Amazon Valley Chocolate Ice Cream -- A distinctive and creamy chocolate
ice cream. Naturally lighter in color, Amazon Valley cocoa beans
deliver an intense flavor with notes of roasted chestnuts and
hazelnuts.
-- Brazilian Acai Berry Sorbet -- A tantalizing sorbet crafted from the
rare and complex Acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry. The deep red fruit delivers
notes of blackberries and sweet blueberries.
-- Toasted Coconut Sesame Brittle Ice Cream -- Ginger-infused sesame
brittle folded into a luxurious ice cream with fresh-shaved coconut,
lightly toasted and then steeped in rich cream and coconut milk.
-- Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Bar -- A distinctive ice cream bar that
pairs a dark chocolate coating with Pomegranate ice cream. Both sweet
and tart, it delivers a complex but clean finish.