Wine and weed, paired by terpene.
The heart of our tour, in a reference you can browse. We match a Sonoma or Napa varietal to a cannabis cultivar by the aroma compounds they actually share, the terpenes. Taste the connection for yourself on the Wine & Weed Tour.
Explore the terpene glossaryDry Creek Zinfandel and Original Glue
Both are carried by caryophyllene, so the pepper in the glass and the spice in the flower amplify each other instead of competing.
See the pairing Shared terpene · MyrceneRussian River Pinot Noir and Granddaddy Purple
Myrcene is the shared thread, the same earthy, ripe-fruit register that makes both feel like the same landscape.
See the pairing Shared terpene · LimoneneCarneros Chardonnay and Super Lemon Haze
Limonene links them, citrus meeting citrus, so the wine tastes brighter and the flower tastes cleaner.
See the pairing Shared terpene · CaryophylleneNapa Cabernet Sauvignon and Sour Diesel
Caryophyllene carries the shared pepper and spice, and the humulene under it echoes the wine's earthy backbone.
See the pairing Shared terpene · PineneSonoma Sauvignon Blanc and Jack Herer
Pinene is the meeting point, the fresh, green, herbaceous lift that runs through both.
See the pairing Shared terpene · LinaloolSonoma Coast Syrah and Zkittlez
Linalool bridges the floral, perfumed side of each, softening the Syrah's pepper into the flower's sweetness.
See the pairing Shared terpene · OcimeneSonoma Grenache and Clementine
Ocimene links the sweet, herbal top notes, making the pairing taste fresh and lifted.
See the pairing Shared terpene · LimoneneBlanc de Blancs Sparkling and Wedding Cake
Limonene ties the citrus of the bubbles to the flower, while both share that soft, bakery sweetness.
See the pairing Shared terpene · MyrceneRussian River Pinot Noir and Blue Dream
Myrcene carries the shared berry-and-earth core, an easy, crowd-pleasing match.
See the pairing Shared terpene · CaryophylleneOld-Vine Zinfandel and Girl Scout Cookies
Caryophyllene doubles the spice while the sweetness of each rounds off the other's edges.
See the pairing Shared terpene · LinaloolSonoma Viognier and Do-Si-Dos
Linalool links the floral perfume of both, an aromatic, almost dessert-like pairing.
See the pairing Shared terpene · TerpinoleneDry Riesling and Durban Poison
Terpinolene bridges the fruity-herbal lift, keeping the pairing bright and awake.
See the pairing Shared terpene · BisabololAnderson Valley Gewurztraminer and Harle-Tsu
Bisabolol links the chamomile-floral calm in both, a gentle, low-key pairing.
See the pairing Shared terpene · GeraniolMuscat Blanc and Amnesia Haze
Geraniol ties the rose-and-blossom perfume of both into one aromatic lift.
See the pairing Shared terpene · ValenceneAlbarino and Tangie
Valencene bridges the juicy citrus, the brightest pairing in the library.
See the pairing Shared terpene · NerolidolSonoma Coast Chardonnay and Skywalker OG
Nerolidol links the bark-and-apple character, an earthy, grounding match.
See the pairing Shared terpene · Delta-3-CareneDry Creek Sauvignon Blanc and Super Lemon Haze
Delta-3-carene bridges the lemon-cedar snap, crisp and green.
See the pairing Shared terpene · CampheneSonoma Syrah and Ghost OG
Camphene links the damp-earth, foresty base of both, a brooding, savory pairing.
See the pairing Shared terpene · FencholGruner Veltliner and Blue Dream
Fenchol ties the savory-herbal streak, balancing the fruit on both sides.
See the pairing Shared terpene · GuaiolGrenache Rose and Golden Pineapple
Guaiol links the pine-and-rose edge, a summery, aromatic pairing.
See the pairing Shared terpene · TerpineolDry Gewurztraminer and White Widow
Terpineol bridges the lilac-pine note shared by both.
See the pairing Shared terpene · EucalyptolNapa Sauvignon Blanc and Super Silver Haze
Eucalyptol links the cool, minty-green snap in both, clean and clearing.
See the pairingFrequently asked
Matching a wine and a cannabis cultivar by the aroma compounds, terpenes, that they share, so they taste like they belong together.
Yes. The Sip-and-Sniff is the heart of our Wine & Weed and Sunset tours. This library is that idea you can browse.
No. Aroma comes first, and tasting is optional, for 21+ guests.
They are based on shared terpenes, the real aroma compounds found in both wine and cannabis.
Yes. Tell us your favorite varietals and we will build the day. Call 707 386 9859.