62: Pairing Wine and Cannabis with the Herb Sommelier Jamie Evans

What does a wine enthusiast have in common with a cannabis user? How can you pair wine with cannabis? What do you need to know about terpenes and wine pairing? How do infused beverages bring together the cannabis and wine industries? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, we're chatting with Jamie Evans, founder of The Herb Somm, a cannabis blog and lifestyle brand that is focused on the gourmet side of the cannabis industry. Enjoy! Highlights What health and lifestyle benefits can you experience from using cannabis? Where can you explore the culinary side of cannabis? Can you try cannabis without experiencing a high? Why is cannabis a good "exit drug"? Why should we break the stigma associated with cannabis? How did Jamie develop her interest in the cannabis industry? What was Jamie's involvement in the cannabis restaurant movement in San Francisco? Where does Jamie think the future of the cannabis industry is going? About Jamie Evans Jamie Evans is the founder of The Herb Somm, a cannabis blog and lifestyle brand that is focused on the gourmet side of the cannabis industry. She is an educator, host, and writer specializing in cannabis, food, recipes, wine, and the cannaculinary world. In addition to her work in the cannabis industry, Jamie has over ten years of wine industry experience. Having represented a wide array of organizations and wineries, she is best known for producing high-end events and developing topnotch public relations, marketing, and hospitality programs. Jamie is also a contributor to POPSUGAR and MARY Magazine specializing in cannabis recipes and cannabis lifestyle pieces. She was also recently named as one of Wine Enthusiast Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers in 2018. Born and raised in Truckee, CA, Jamie's roots extend back to South Dakota farm families. She developed a love for wine and agriculture while earning her degree in Wine and Viticulture, with a concentration in Wine Business at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. As an avid traveler, she expanded her knowledge and explored different regions where she studied enology and viticulture at The University of Adelaide, Australia and The Engineering School of Enology at Changins, Switzerland. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the https://www.nataliemaclean.com/62.