Chill The Wine Lover’s Introduction to Cannabis

by Jackie McAskill

The perfect gift for any wine lover

Looking for the perfect gift for the wine lover who has everything? CHILL – The Wine Lover’s Introduction to Cannabis is a witty, eye-opening guide that swaps corks for gummies and tannins for terpenes. It’s the ultimate pairing of sophistication and curiosity, blending wine’s elegance with cannabis know-how. Whether they’re curious or clueless, this book will inspire a whole new kind of tasting adventure. Fun, fresh, and undeniably chill—this is the gift they didn’t know they needed!

Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a curious beginner, Chill is your ticket to unlocking the secrets of cannabis with the sophistication of a true wine lover. 

It was only in the mid 1970’s when wineries started to attract large-scale visitors in the U.S. Shortly after that, wine clubs started to boom, popularizing tastings, wine parties, and greatly increasing the average person’s interest in and knowledge of wines. 

With the legalization and accessibility of cannabis sweeping across North America and beyond, the mainstreaming of marijuana has ushered in a new crop of consumers.

Welcome to Chill: The Wine Lover’s Introduction to Cannabis, a unique guide that blends the elegance of wine culture with the emerging post-legalization world of cannabis. 

Chill offers a fresh perspective on cannabis consumption, reminiscent of beginner’s wine guides, tackling the questions you’ve hesitated to ask. From understanding different strains to mastering the art of social smoking, this book is your go-to companion on the journey to cannabis enlightenment.

Leverage your knowledge of wine! Drawing parallels between popular strains and beloved wine varietals, Chill invites you to savour the nuances of both worlds. And as a delightful bonus, consider Chill as your mini cannabis cookbook. Discover irresistible recipes for weed and wine-infused delicacies, including a transcendent pot brownie that promises to elevate your experience. 

Were you brought up to believe that wine is all about celebration, class, and sophistication but weed is nothing but the devil’s lettuce? Are you a cannabis-curious wine lover? Would you like to appreciate different strains of marijuana just like you appreciate different vintages of wine, now that cannabis is legal in Canada and, increasingly, in the United States? Then this is the book for you. 

Chill offers the cannabis education you’ve been looking for. It helps us look at cannabis in a new way, bringing it from behind the beaded curtain into the respectable dining rooms of those with a taste for the finer things: wine lovers. Definitely not one of your ordinary books about cannabis. 

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The Big Book Review

Geoff Carter from the flagship UK Talk Radio Breakfast Show review’s Chill: The Wine Lover’s Introduction to Cannabis by Jackie McAskill.

When I first picked up Chill, I wasn’t sure what to expect. As someone who enjoys wine for its complexity, its culture, and yes, its occasional pretentiousness, I couldn’t quite imagine how cannabis could be presented in the same light. But Jackie McAskill manages to pull it off. This book is a surprisingly seamless blend of education, sophistication, and fun, and it opens the door to cannabis in a way that feels refreshingly inclusive.

The first thing that struck me was McAskill’s ability to parallel the world of wine with the world of cannabis. It’s not just about drawing comparisons between strains and varietals—though that’s fascinating—but about creating a space where cannabis feels like a natural extension of the refined enjoyment many of us associate with wine. She’s careful not to alienate readers who might be stepping into this territory for the first time. It’s approachable without being patronizing, and informative without being overwhelming.

What really resonated with me was how the book frames cannabis as something worth savouring, not just consuming. I found myself nodding along to passages that described the nuances of terpenes and how they mirror the complexities of wine tasting. I loved the way McAskill treated cannabis as an experience, not just a substance. This wasn’t about getting high; it was about discovery, much like the first time you realize how different a Bordeaux tastes from a Shiraz.

The recipes were another highlight. I’ll admit, I was sceptical about wine and weed being culinary companions, but the dishes McAskill outlines are more than just gimmicky pairings—they’re well thought out and genuinely tempting. Let’s just say the pot brownie recipe is already bookmarked for a future weekend experiment.

What I appreciated most, though, was how the book challenged some of my own preconceived notions about cannabis. McAskill addresses the cultural stigma head-on, inviting us to see cannabis not as a counterculture relic but as a legitimate, versatile part of modern life. Her tone is conversational and warm, the kind of voice you trust whether you’re a seasoned cannabis user or someone who’s still a bit wary of what you were raised to think of as “the devil’s lettuce.”

By the end of Chill, I felt like I’d been on a journey—not just learning about cannabis but rethinking how I engage with it. If you’ve ever marvelled at the intricacies of a good glass of wine, this book is an invitation to marvel at something new. It’s not preachy, it’s not overcomplicated—it’s simply a guide to embracing cannabis with the same curiosity and enjoyment that wine lovers bring to their favourite vintages.

In short, this isn’t just a book about cannabis. It’s about opening up to new experiences and finding joy in the finer things—whatever they may be. And for that, Jackie McAskill deserves a toast.

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