Does cannabis go well with dinner with wine?

Wine and wine dinners have become increasingly popular over the last 20 years…does marijuana have a place in that?

Wine has always been a perfect partner to good food. But in the early 2000s, a revolution occurred in the wine world. Two Buck Chucks appeared at Trader Joe's and suddenly wine drinks skyrocketed. When you release a $2 wine, the demographic of wine consumption begins to democratize. It opened the market to consumers who had previously avoided wine due to lack of understanding and cost. Wine became an easy staple that pairs with carefully prepared dinners or just burgers and leftovers. But does cannabis pair well with a wine dinner?

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About five years after Two Buck Chuck wine debuted, consumers had gotten used to putting wine on the menu and wine dinners became a thing. Restaurants, private eateries and fundraisers quickly picked up on the trend. They are now very common.

About 5 years after the wine night trend started, marijuana legalization began. And while cannabis nights do exist, they are nowhere near as popular and definitely not as mainstream. So can marijuana produce a high with grapes?

Of course, there is a place for marijuana at the table and for good reason. Cannabis is known to improve taste sensitivity and increase the sensory appeal of foods. The key is to enjoy the coordinated flavors of the event, and the plant could help with that. But the key is to enjoy wine and weed in moderation. At the traditional dinner, wine is carefully selected for each course throughout the party. You can enjoy 3-4 courses (starters, salad, main course, dessert) or many more courses. To reap the benefits, you should try some wine, but a small dose of marijuana can relax you and enhance the flavors and sensations of the evening.

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The key factor is also not to consume too much marijuana or wine. Combining alcohol and marijuana edibles will result in a stronger effect because alcohol dilates blood vessels in the digestive tract, allowing for faster absorption of THC. This can affect how strong and long-lasting the high is, especially when using edibles. An occasional hit of a vapor could put you in the right place, stay focused, and relax with the culinary delights.

Be prepared, don't drive and practice moderation. That's the key to a lovely evening.