Grapes and Grass
Grapes and Grass
Chardonnay McDanky
Each episode, we'll be tasting and reviewing grapes and grass and shootin' the breeze. Come grab a seat at the table!
S4, Ep 4: Ombre Fringe
Grapes: Brut, Scotto Family Cellars Grass: Grape Lollipop, by Speciale Join our trusty G&G friends as they test out a 2:1 CBD:THC strain while sipping on a sparkling wine and feasting on fruit served beautifully on The Mister’s Himalayan salt slab. Tia J regales us with tales of her experiences at this year’s DragCon, The Mister talks about the flower he’s growing, and Lady C closes the loop on the Game of Thrones “who lives and who dies” pool.
Jul 25, 2019
54 min
S4Ep3: HAPPY 420! (Limonene edition)
Grapes: Game of Thrones 2016 Red Wine, Paso Robles Grass: SO MANY THINGS Welcome to our 4th annual 420 episode, in which your trusty friends smoke and dab in celebration of the high holiday and kick off the start of Game of Thrones Season 8 by going over Tia J’s, The MIster’s and Lady C’s guesses about who’s going to live, who’s going to die, and who’s going to turn into a White Walker. Joining us are three special guests: Sexy Audience Member, JK and DK Bear, Esq. Come join the party!
Apr 20, 2019
1 hr 28 min
S4 Ep1: Aggressive Docents
Grapes: Methode Sauvage Tierra Extrana Cabernet Franc 2017 Grass: Island Sweet Skunk, Mercy Wellness In this episode, our trusty G&G friends talk about how there are many different ways to understand the effects of a particular strain beyond sativa vs. indica. We talk about The Mister's mouth issues, Tia J shares her experience at the Charlie Chaplin museum in Fremont, CA, and Lady C kicks off the Game of Thrones Alive/Dead/White Walker pool!
Mar 31, 2019
51 min
S4 Ep2: Aggressive Docents
Grapes: Methode Sauvage Tierra Extrana, Cabernet Franc 2017 Grass: Island Sweet Skunk, Mercy Wellness In this episode, your trusty G&G pals talk about ways you can tell how a particular strain might affect you beyond "sativa v. indica" and THC percentages. We also discuss The Mister's mouth situation, Tia J tells us about her visit to Fremont CA's Charlie Chaplin museum, and Lady C sets up the Game of Thrones Alive/Dead/White Walker pool!
Mar 30, 2019
51 min
S4 Ep 1: And We're Back!
Grapes: Cabernet Franc 2014 Acorn Winery, Russian River Valley Grass: Classic Old Amsterdam, Abatin Farms Welcome to Season 4! In this episode, your trusty Grapes & Grass buddies start the year off with a classic Amsterdam strain while sipping on a nice Cabernet Franc from the Russian River Valley. Topics: Neem oil toxicity with cannabis plants, and how to manage pests naturally when cultivating your own; crop sharing; imminent on-site consumption; vegan wines; kid jokes; and a cool new spot in San Francisco.
Feb 18, 2019
54 min
S3 Ep 9: RIP Nummy Cubbies
Grapes: Lambrusco di Sorbara “L’Onesta” Familglia Carafoli (Oakland Yard) Grass: Blueberry Muffin (Oakland grown) In our last episode of 2018, our trusty Grapes and Grass friends celebrate their season finale drinking some delicious Lambrusco from Modena and smoking some local-grown Blueberry Muffin. Happy new year!
Jan 1, 2019
54 min
S3Ep7: Let Your Wine Unclench
Grapes: Emile’s Cavalcade Red No. 60 Guglielmo Grass: Sapphire Scout The gang revisits Emile’s Cavalcade (see S1Ep 11), and The Mister talks about the special place he holds in his heart for this winery. We also reminisce about episodes past, lament the end of the Fresno Fig Festival; celebrate Berkeley’s CBCB and the fun that comes with the Sapphire Scout. Looking to pair a strain with your dinner party, concert, or any event where you need to be “on” and social? This gal's for you.
Sep 7, 2018
1 hr 8 min
S3Ep6: Go Outside
Grapes: Paltrinieri L’eclisse Lambrusco di Sorbara Grass: Matanuska Happy Summer, everybody! In this episode, our G&G friends talk about their visits to cannabis dispensaries in the world of legalization, TV shows that they’ve been watching, and how, for some people, cannabis can bring about a deeper level of consciousness. Have you ever had a mind-opening experience while elevated by cannabis? We’d love to hear from you.
Aug 5, 2018
56 min
S3Ep5: Just Baller Enough
Grapes: Iron Horse Vineyards Ocean Reserve Blanc de Blancs 2014 Grass: Birthday Cake (Ancient Seeds) Listen to us enjoy this beautiful, briny blanc de blancs as we wax poetic on the benefits of TCB weed, the produce section at Berkeley Bowl, Yanni/Laurel, The 2018 Met Gala, Alexa probs and #BBQbetty. Interestingly enough, in addition to a great strain to help you get things done, Birthday Cake also teaches us a lesson in fighting back against things that oppress us. Who knew. Also? We sang, guys.
Jun 5, 2018
1 hr 6 min
SeEp4: Granny Cart Gangstas
Grapes: Pico & Vine 2016 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) Grass: SFV OG Shout out to The Mister, who wasn’t able to join us this episode. Taped on #NationalHighFiveDay, the Granny Cart Gangstas tell us about their upcoming show at Bindlestiff Studios in San Francisco. Thanks to Todd the Bubbleman for the flowers!
Apr 23, 2018
1 hr 17 min
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