Seth Ball, Author at Fairfax Wine & Spirits

This cava drink is way above its price level
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This cava drink is way above its price level

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This cava drink is way above its price level

Kila Organic Brut Cava Spain $13.99/bottle Easy-drinking and dry, with flavors of pears, citrus fruits, honeysuckle, brioche, and ginger. It has a nice strong effervescence with a decadent creamy finish. Organically grown and bottle-fermented (using the classic Champagne method) and aged for 18 months before release. Pairs exceptionally well with seafood-centric dishes, fried chicken, charcuterie, oysters, and brunch. You seriously won't believe this Cava costs under $15! Friends & Family Deals Bottle Discounts: 3 bottles: 5% off 6 bottles: 10% off 12 bottles: 15% off Happy Hour Enjoy an extra 5% volume discount on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4pm [...]

By Seth Ball| 2024-03-04T22:26:38+00:00 February 27th, 2024|

Seth is going all organic Italian on you
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Seth is going all organic Italian on you

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Seth is going all organic Italian on you

Capezzana Conte Contini Bonacossi Barco Reale Di Carmignano (that's easy for you to say) Rosso Tuscany, Italy $18.99/bottle This wine is a blend of organically grown Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Canaiolo. It is an awesome food-pairing wine — it goes with everything from lasagna, spaghetti, pizza, lamb, charcuterie, sausages, to even duck. It has delicious flavors of warm bing cherries, blackberries, savory herbs, and earthy notes on the finish. It's medium-bodied with a balanced acidity and firm tannins. Snag a bottle the next time you decide on Italian for dinner! Friends & Family Deals Bottle Discounts: 3 bottles: 5% [...]

By Seth Ball| 2024-02-02T20:24:56+00:00 February 2nd, 2024|

Seth has something special for your dry January – and for your not-dry January
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Seth has something special for your dry January – and for your not-dry January

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Seth has something special for your dry January – and for your not-dry January

Phony Negroni Non-Alcoholic Cocktail This non-alcoholic Negroni is next-level. Seriously! It has the traditional bitterness you'd expect from a Negroni, and the slight carbonation helps to imitate the bite you typically get from the alcohol. It's delicious guilt-free indulgence, and it's something I highly recommend! Even if you're not participating in Dry January, this stuff makes a delicious lower ABV spritz when added to your favorite bubbly. Plus, the bottle just looks awesome. St. Agrestis Phony Negroni $5.99/200mL The Family Jones Automatic Jones Earl Grey Negroni The Automatic Jones premium pre-made cocktails have always been incredible, and the newest [...]

By Seth Ball| 2024-01-22T18:27:25+00:00 January 14th, 2024|

Seth has your Perfect Summer Rosé
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Seth has your Perfect Summer Rosé

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Seth has your Perfect Summer Rosé

Zillamina Rosé Valencia, Spain Friends & Family: $16.99/bottle (reg. $19.99) This Spanish rosé is perfect for summer! It's 100% organic and 100% refreshing. Notes of juicy fresh strawberries, cherries, and a hint of hibiscus and plum. It's easy-drinking and crisp. Great for summer night porch drinking, and it goes very well with goat cheese-stuffed shishito peppers. Friends & Family Deals Bottle Discounts: 3 bottles: 5% off 6 bottles: 10% off 12 bottles: 15% off Happy Hour Enjoy an extra 5% volume discount on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm. 3 bottles: 10% off 6 bottles: 15% off 12 bottles: [...]

By Seth Ball| 2023-08-02T23:44:39+00:00 July 27th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? Domaine Saint Cyr “La Galoche” Beaujolais Rosé
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What Are We Drinking Now? Domaine Saint Cyr “La Galoche” Beaujolais Rosé

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What Are We Drinking Now? Domaine Saint Cyr “La Galoche” Beaujolais Rosé

Seth has a whoppingly huge Rosé for Spring drinking. Domaine Saint Cyr "La Galoche" Beaujolais Rosé - Dundee Hills, Oregon This elegant Beaujolais rosé is lively, light, dry, and biodynamic, with juicy notes of wild strawberries, sour cherries, orange zest, watermelon, minerals, and a pinch of salt. It's a fantastic companion for cookouts, picnics, and friends and family get-togethers. Domaine Saint Cyr "La Galoche" Beaujolais Rosé - Dundee Hills, Oregon $19.99/btl ORDER ONLINE ___ (Order online if you’d rather not come into the shop. We’ll have your order ready within an hour, we’ll bring it out to you, and [...]

By Seth Ball| 2023-04-18T19:19:57+00:00 April 13th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? “No Trix” Perricone
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What Are We Drinking Now? “No Trix” Perricone

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What Are We Drinking Now? “No Trix” Perricone

Seth has a gorgeous red from a leader in biodynamic & natural wine making. Marilena Barbera "No Trix" Perricone - Sicily It's the time of year for tricks and treats, and No Trix is certainly a treat! Marilena Barbera is a leader in biodynamic and natural winemaking, and her wines, straight outta Sicily, really deliver. No Trix is medium-bodied with solid tannins, and it's made from Perricone, a grape that was brought to Sicily by the Greeks around the 8th century BCE. It has nice, dark, red berry flavors and a saline finish that makes another sip irresistible. It's a [...]

By Seth Ball| 2022-10-18T20:51:34+00:00 October 18th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? 4 Noses Brewing Co. & The Real Dill’s Michelada
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What Are We Drinking Now? 4 Noses Brewing Co. & The Real Dill’s Michelada

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What Are We Drinking Now? 4 Noses Brewing Co. & The Real Dill’s Michelada

Seth has a perfect holiday weekend beer. 4 Noses Brewing Company & The Real Dill Michelada 4 Noses Brewing Company (straight outta Broomfield, CO) and our friends at The Real Dill (straight outta Denver) have done an incredible job with this one. This is my favorite beer in the shop right now, and what a great weekend brunch beer it is. It's perfectly light and refreshing for those times you don't want to be weighed down by a heavy-hitting IPA. The tomato, lime, dill, jalapeño, and spices work so beautifully together. There is a subtle heat on it that warms [...]

By Seth Ball| 2022-07-05T22:21:40+00:00 July 1st, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? L. Tramier & Fils Juliénas 2020 Beaujolais
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What Are We Drinking Now? L. Tramier & Fils Juliénas 2020 Beaujolais

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What Are We Drinking Now? L. Tramier & Fils Juliénas 2020 Beaujolais

Seth has a summer red that goes with all the summer things. L. Tramier & Fils Juliénas 2020 Beaujolais - Gamay This Juliénas (for under $30!) is a perfect summer red. It's light-bodied and slightly tannic with flavors of cherry, red currant, violet, and subtle baking spice notes. It's great with soooo many different dishes: grilled sausages, roasted herbed chicken, pork belly tacos, grilled salmon, rich creamy cheeses and prosciutto...the list goes on and on. L. Tramier & Fils Juliénas 2020 Beaujolais - Gamay $23.99/btl ORDER ONLINE ___ (Order online if you’d rather not come into the shop. We’ll [...]

By Seth Ball| 2022-06-17T21:08:12+00:00 June 10th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Bonny Doon Picpoul
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What Are We Drinking Now? Bonny Doon Picpoul

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What Are We Drinking Now? Bonny Doon Picpoul

Seth has a perfect Seafood wine and it's pronounced peek-pool. Bonny Doon Picpoul You're definitely missing out if you aren't enjoying this amazing Picpoul. It's a varietal that not too many are familiar with, and what a shame that is — it's savory, tropical, bright, dry, and has a beautiful touch of white flowers and citrus. Grab this wine if you're having oysters, scallops, mussels, swordfish, salmon, grilled chicken, Thai, sushi, crab, or even fried calamari. It's super-tasty and super-versatile. Bonny Doon Picpoul $15.99/btl ORDER ONLINE ___ (Order online if you’d rather not come into the shop. We’ll have [...]

By Seth Ball| 2022-05-12T21:40:15+00:00 May 12th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Sébastien Besson Juliénas
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What Are We Drinking Now? Sébastien Besson Juliénas

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What Are We Drinking Now? Sébastien Besson Juliénas

Seth has a Beaujolais for your Easter table. Sébastien Besson Juliénas This Beaujolais is super-elegant and classy while remaining approachable for everyone (even those who aren't familiar with the Gamay varietal). The grapes are hand-harvested at the perfect ripeness and fermented in both concrete and stainless steel. I tasted hints of raspberry and black cherry, a subtle earthiness, a touch of clove, and a little orange zest. It has a nice viscosity that is complemented by a bright acidity and smooth tannins. Great with Easter dinner and leftovers. Sébastien Besson Juliénas $39.99/btl ORDER ONLINE ___ (Order online if you’d rather [...]

By Seth Ball| 2022-04-20T21:58:27+00:00 April 14th, 2022|

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