Terpene glossary
Terpene
Caryophyllene
Black pepper, warm spice, clove. Peppery and spicy, and the one terpene that also binds the body's cannabinoid receptors. It is the bridge to Sonoma's peppery reds.
In cannabis
Cultivars
Original GlueGirl Scout CookiesBubba KushSour Diesel
In wine
Varietals
ZinfandelSyrahGrenacheCabernet Sauvignon
Caryophyllene pairings on the tour
Good to know
Frequently asked
Black pepper, warm spice, clove.
Cultivars known for Caryophyllene include Original Glue, Girl Scout Cookies, Bubba Kush, Sour Diesel.
You will find Caryophyllene notes in Zinfandel, Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon.
No. Caryophyllene is an aroma compound, not a cannabinoid. It shapes smell and flavor, not intoxication.
Yes. Our Sip-and-Sniff pairings are built around terpenes like Caryophyllene, tasted side by side in wine and cannabis.