Fresh off a win at the 2025 California Leaf Bowl in the Best Indoor Flower – Citrus category for their phenomenal Celestial Peak strain, the team at A Golden State is getting some well-deserved attention for their dedication to quality.
While we would love to pontificate about Celestial Peak as it basks in the awards show afterglow, we’d prefer to shine a spotlight on another flavor in the AGS lineup: Palo Cedro. A cross between NorCal benchmark strain Tahoe OG and the more recent high watermark Permanent Marker, this gorgeous flower features a tight bud structure with bright orange pistils and twinkly trichomes set against a dappled light and dark green backdrop. It really is a stellar-looking flower.
When you crack the impossibly white AGS jar and peel back the freshness seal, brightly sweet citrus notes give way to earthy tones with a hint of pine aromatics. “Wow, you can tell that’s really good weed,” one of the people in our tasting circle commented.
On combustion, the front of the palate eschews the aromatic sweetness for the earthy tones, complemented by a little spice. The slightly confectionery notes come back on the finish, leaving a pleasant, relaxing effect that eases the tension in the shoulders. The Palo Cedro is smooth, well-finished flower, and it further proves that AGS deserves the accolades it continues to earn.
Keep an eye out for the NorCal cultivator’s minimalistic packaging design, and if you can, pick up both the Palo Cedro and the Celestial Peak for your collection.
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This article was originally published in the July 2025 issue of California Leaf.
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