Sfz

SFZ gives the Valley OG a squeeze of Z and leaves the funk intact. Created by Dying Breed Seeds in Northern California’s Emerald Triangle, it crosses SFV OG with Original Z, formerly Zkittlez. The abbreviated name keeps both parents on the label without making you recite the whole family tree. Sherbinskis has also sold the pairing as SF-Z.

Lemon and lime cut through earthy pepper, with sweet fruit, rose oil, and a wine-like note reminiscent of Zinfandel giving the flavor some unexpected turns. There’s a floral softness underneath the citrus, but the musk keeps everything firmly in flower territory. Think fruit with the peel still on, a little dirt on the roots, and no interest in being subtle. The rose-and-wine combination brings a surprisingly dressed-up finish to an otherwise thoroughly dank introduction.

The buds form compact, spade-shaped clusters, mixing bright and deeper greens with occasional red and purple accents. Fine amber-colored pistils thread through the flowers, while a crystalline coating catches the light. Color varies, but the pointed shape and frosted surface give the jar plenty to look at before the nose takes over.

Fans of the smoke circle describe a warm onset that spreads from the face into a pleasantly weighty body high, with calm settling in and sleepiness sometimes following. SFZ makes a convincing case for clocking out: the shoes come off, the remote becomes essential equipment, and “one more episode” starts sounding ambitious.