Some albums don’t just play—they burn, they ache, they bleed with emotion. Meena Cryle & The Chris Fillmore Band’s In Concert (2017) is one of those records—a live blues-rock performance dripping with soul, searing guitar work, and vocals that cut straight to the bone. It’s smoky barroom blues at its finest—gritty, honest, and unfiltered.
Paired with Diemersfontein Malbec Reserve 2020, a velvety yet powerful South African red, and Super Silver Haze, a legendary sativa known for its energetic yet smooth cerebral buzz, this trio is about indulgence, passion, and surrendering to the moment.
So pour deep, inhale slow, and let the music, the wine, and the high take you somewhere smoky, somewhere wild, somewhere real.
The Music Experience:
Meena Cryle & The Chris Fillmore Band – In Concert (2017)
- Album: In Concert
- Artist: Meena Cryle & The Chris Fillmore Band
- Release Date: 2017
- Genres: Blues Rock, Soul, Southern Rock
Meena Cryle’s soul-drenched voice and Chris Fillmore’s masterful blues guitar work create an album that feels like a late-night jam session in a backroom club, soaked in whiskey and sweat. The energy of the live performance crackles through every note, making it impossible not to get lost in the music.
Musical Highlights:
- “Take This Pressure Off of Me” – A slow-burning blues track that builds with smoky intensity.
- “It Makes Me Scream” – A powerhouse vocal performance, raw and soul-shaking.
- “Let Me Love You” – Dripping in sensuality and swagger, filled with sultry guitar licks.
- “Give Me One Reason” – A classic blues groove that commands full attention.
- “I’d Rather Go Blind” – The emotional peak of the record—aching, powerful, unforgettable.
This album demands a wine that is as bold, as rich, and as indulgent as the music itself, paired with a cannabis strain that keeps the energy high and the emotions flowing.
The Wine Experience:
Diemersfontein – Malbec Reserve 2020
- Label: Diemersfontein – Malbec Reserve 2020
- Origin: Wellington, South Africa
- Grape: 100% Malbec
Some wines command the glass, just like Meena Cryle commands the stage. Diemersfontein’s Malbec Reserve is dark, sultry, and full-bodied—velvety on the tongue but packing a punch beneath the surface.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Intense blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate, with a hint of tobacco and leather.
- Palate: Smooth yet powerful, featuring ripe black fruit, warm spice, and an earthy depth that lingers.
- Finish: Long and structured—just like the final notes of a blues guitar solo that refuses to fade.
This Malbec is indulgent, textured, and unforgettable—just like the album, it fills the senses and doesn’t let go.
The Cannabis Experience:
Super Silver Haze
- Strain: Super Silver Haze
- Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid
- Genetics: Skunk x Northern Lights x Haze
To match an album steeped in raw energy and emotional release, the cannabis pairing needs to be invigorating yet smooth, electrifying yet balanced. Super Silver Haze is the perfect fit—a legendary sativa that sharpens focus while easing tension.
Effects:
- Energizing & Uplifting: Keeps you locked into every note, every wail, every guitar riff.
- Sensory Enhancement: Heightens the smoky richness of the wine and the deep soul of the music.
- Flavor Profile: Sweet citrus and earthy spice on the inhale, a piney floral finish—mirroring the Malbec’s bold fruit and dark chocolate complexity.
With Diemersfontein’s velvety Malbec and Super Silver Haze’s euphoric clarity, In Concert becomes more than an album—it becomes an out-of-body blues experience.
Sensory Analysis
This trio is about passion, about losing yourself in a moment of indulgence, about feeling every sensation fully.
- Music: Raw, live, and soul-drenched—where every vocal cry and guitar solo drips with feeling.
- Wine: Dark, full-bodied, and seductive—mirroring the depth and richness of the blues.
- Cannabis: Bright yet grounding—keeping you locked into the groove while amplifying every note and nuance.
Together, they create a sensory experience of note—one that hits deep, lingers long, and leaves you craving another sip, another song, another inhale.
Pairing & Serving Suggestions
- Setting the Scene: A dimly lit room, an open window, a cool breeze carrying the scent of the night, the record spinning low and slow.
- Glassware: A large-bowled Malbec glass to bring out the wine’s smoky depth and velvety texture.
- Consumption Timing:
- Take a slow inhale of Super Silver Haze as “Take This Pressure Off of Me” begins—let the music settle into your bones.
- Sip Diemersfontein Malbec as “Let Me Love You” smolders through the speakers—let the wine’s richness mirror the bluesy sensuality of the track.
- Let the wine, the high, and the music burn together, carrying you through the powerhouse vocals of “I’d Rather Go Blind”, leaving you breathless, weightless, completely immersed.
Additional Resources & Links
- Listen to In Concert on Spotify
- Discover Diemersfontein Malbec Reserve 2020 on Vivino
- Learn More About Super Silver Haze
- Watch Meena Cryle & The Chris Fillmore Band perform live
This pairing isn’t about subtlety—it’s about surrender, about feeling music and wine in your chest, about being swept away by the rawness of blues and the depth of a great vintage. In Concert, Diemersfontein Malbec Reserve, and Super Silver Haze create an experience that wraps around you like smoke, like fire, like a song that never truly ends.
What’s your sensory experience of note this week? Drop your pairings, your thoughts, and your own perfect album-wine-weed trio in the comments. Let’s talk music, wine, and weed—the rhythm of indulgence, the heartbeat of the soul.
Until next time, may your songs be smoldering, your glasses deep, and your highs wrapped in velvet.
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