Review: Wappa by NAMASTE ( Zenabis )

Wappa by NAMASTE
THC:CBD - 18.0%:0.07%
Price: 42$/3.5g @ Delta 9 in MB
Genetics: Paradise seeds-Proprietary phenotype of
Sweet Skunk#1( Northern Lights - Skunk #1)
60/40 Indica/Sativa
Terpene Profile:
Alpha-pinene: 0.08%
Caryophyllene: 0.17%
Myrcene 0.42%
Packed on 03/21/2019
Opened on 06/15/2019
Lot# 100047

Namaste

Opening Inspection- 8
Medium Large buds, averaging around .75g/each seem to be consistent with this product, with one bud reaching 1.4g- ranging from dense- to EXTREMEMELY dense. Flowers maintain ideal moisture with a nice cotton candy pull days after opening.  Smokes easily and to a very white ash.

Coloration; Sandy green with high volume of orange / ochre pistils that all have an amazing unity of length.  I'm not sure how Zennabis manages to produce such perfectly round buds some times- and yet still manage to leave some obviously trimmable leaf work. Some buds give me the impression of having been compacted in a higher gravity- nearly spherical in some cases, or having been polished in a golf ball washer.0 Consistently pretty between 3 lots and  I found the smaller buds to be even MORE aromatic than the large ones in many cases.
 
Opening Nose- 9.25
Juniper berry, warm boreal summer pine, angelica, then sharp-sour green citrus / kiwi candy.
This is one of the most terpene forward strains I have reviewed.  I actually bought three batches- back to back, waiting for my sense of smell to return from a cold, so I could do some justice to this lovely offering from Namaste.

It doesn't waste time with pleasantries delivering an aggressively astringent pine / lime note- and after nagging me for days, it was reminding me of this gin. Juniper Berries, angelica and a few other ingredients found in my favorite style of gin- very botanical, piney-woodsy, citrusy and tropical, wild floral.  Every time I open the jar it sends me back to taking deep breathes while back country hiking in Banff national park.

Palate-    8.5
Summery pine needles, green banana, papaya seed / white pepper. Finishes neat with a light fruity-citrus note that dissapates quickly.  It has a classic northern flavor, nostalgic of the late 90's Folk Festivals. It finishes roundly without any musky, skunk mouth.  Really- Clean.

Experience- 9
Mid-high range thc with a much more cerebral, bright and lifting quality than I was expecting. The aromatic nature of this strain gives me an extra layer of enjoyment just from handling, smelling and packing bowls.  I have been dying to have a backyard bbq with a fire later- and that has not faded in the two weeks. Something seems to drive me to be a little more artistic, to make the most of the day.
Time to go mow the lawn!~ *safety first ( Push mower ASMR is great too! ) 

Medical Notes-
I feel like I was distracted / anxious at some points, but I might just be having a tough week- I will report back again on a future batch release. Feel quite energized for late night use, so would be a good option for night outs, as my energy really dips after 7, but this strain kept me laughing and sociable.

TLDR: 8.75/10
Wappa by Namaste is wonderfully aromatic and keeps my attention. It is sharp, pungent,exotic- almost stinky in all of the right ways, if that is what guides your personal tastes. Cured immacuately it breaks up fluffy and sticky, smokes deliciously and has a great daytime / evening functionality. My only complaint is some questionable trimming, it seems so out of place against this otherwise excellent offering.