By Dane Carlson on May 30, 2012 in Ideas

When it comes to preferred methods of mellowing out, wine and weed aren’t mutually exclusive—which makes sense given their shared California provenance. Marijuana-infused wine dates back to the hedonistic ’80s, when it was more a novel jab at The War on Drugs, but it’s been making a comeback lately as a more highbrow elixir. Today, Napa Valley vintners are blending their Humboldt County pals’ crops with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah for a heady vintage which, while it can’t be sold to winery tourists, is proving to be popular on the local party scene. Fermented in small batches, the wine reportedly delivers a quicker buzz than baked goods.
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