Thanksgiving Wine Pairing

Thanksgiving is a time to join with family and celebrate with a large feast.  Many of you may have already started preparing the turkey and baking the pies.  Now comes the real question, what type of wine are you going to serve with your Thanksgiving meal?  Seven Springs Winery is here to help, with the perfect Thanksgiving wine pairings!

Turkey and Stuffing

Red wine is the traditional go-to wine for Thanksgiving dinner and our Seven's Red Heaven is the perfect selection!  The refreshing, crisp fruit flavors pair well with the traditional flavors of turkey and stuffing.

Mashed Potatoes

Syrah also pairs well with the herb-infused stuffing and the dark turkey meat, but best of all it compliments the savory taste of the mashed potatoes.  It brings a spicy edge to the table, increasing the complexity, while graciously handling the cornucopia of traditional Thanksgiving flavors.

Green Bean Casserole

The tropical fruit flavors in our light bodied Muscato Sparkling pair well with green beans and squash. Sparkling wines are the perfect go-to wine because of their high acidity and underlying fruit flavors that help cleanse your palate.

Cranberry Sauce

If you're looking for a white wine, our Chardonel is a great choice!  The fruity with toasted oak flavor makes it an excellent companion for cranberry sauce and white turkey meat.

Pumpkin Pie 

For dessert, we suggest either our Vignoles or Spring Fling white wines.  Their fruity, citrus flavors help bolster the pumpkin pie taste.

In the end it all comes down to your preference and that of your guests.  Keep it simple and have at least one red and one white on hand so that your guests can find something they prefer.  Try to avoid super-dry wines, as they can die in the presence of all that fruit, sugar and salt.  Whether you prefer white or red, a Missouri wine with some fruity flavors is the best option for pairing with Thanksgiving dinner. Stop by our Lake of the Ozarks winery today to stock up on wine for the big dinner tomorrow!

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Seven Springs is the finest Winery at the Lake of the Ozarks with a full service facility perfect for outdoor weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and parties.  Call us today to make reservations for your special event!

Seven Springs Winery

573.317.0100

846 Winery Hills Estates

Linn Creek, MO 65052

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Our Winter Menu is Here!

Winter has arrived and that means a new menu at Seven Springs Winery!  Stay out of the cold and enjoy delicious food at the best winery at the Lake of the Ozarks.  From appetizers to entrees, we have something for everyone and a wine to pair with it!  Check out the delicious features of the new menu below:

Nibblers

Serves 2-4 People

Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Artichokes and spinach with garlic, baked in a creamy white cheese sauce, served with herbed crostinis. Pairing: Traminette

Mediterranean Pizza 
Spinach, artichokes, roasted red pepper and kalamata olives topped with a blend of Italian herbs & cheese baked on Focaccia Bread. Pairing: Sangria Rojo

Savory Oils Dipping Tree
Three assorted infused oils with Parmesan, served with fresh assortment of breads for dipping. Pairing: Pinot Noir

Meat and Cheese Platter
Sliced summer sausages with aged cheddar, served with an assortment of crackers and crostinis. Pairing: Seven's Red Heaven

French Loaf
A loaf of crusty French baguette served with Parmesan & cracked black pepper olive oil and butter

Light Fare

Florida Style Crab Cakes
Real house made crab cakes, sauteed in olive oil, topped with a cream seafood sauce.  Served over field greens and topped with walnut nuggets. Pairing: Syrah

Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms
Jumbo mushroom caps, stuffed with garlic-herb Boursin cheese. Topped with mozzarella then baked. Served with pasta salad. Pairing: Vignoles

Award Winner, Best of the Lake: 
Spicy Shrimp and Crab Bisque
Wild bay shrimp, lump crab, herbs and cayenne in a rich cream sauce. Pairing: Muscato Sparkling

Greens

Dressings: Lite Italian, Ranch, Poppy Seed, House-Made Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

The Seven Springs Salad
Fresh spring mix lettuce topped with Bleu cheese crumbles, sliced grilled chicken breast, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds and fresh made croutons. Pairing: Vignoles

Grilled Panini 

Served with Kettle Chips. Substitute Pasta Salad for $1.00.

Black and Blue
Tender roast beef, bleu cheese, red onion and roasted red peppers. Pairing: Norton

Seven Heaven
Smoked turkey, crisp bacon, chipotle cream cheese, sliced tomato and onion, topped with aged mozzarella cheese. Pairing: Sevens Red Heaven

Grilled Chicken-Apple and Cheddar
Cinnamon-mustard spread, grilled chicken breast, sliced apples and aged cheddar. Pairing: Muscato Sparkling

Seven Herb Roast Beef
Tender roast beef, aged cheddar, apple wood smoked bacon, red onion with a sweet and zesty BBQ cream cheese spread. Pairing: Pinot Noir

Wraps

Served with Kettle Chips. Substitute Pasta Salad for $1.00. 

Beef Bourguignon
Tender roast beef with onions and mushrooms sauteed in Norton red wine then rolled into a whole wheat tortilla, with Boursin cheese. Pairing: Norton

Cranberry & Curried Chicken Salad
Unique Turkish Style Chicken Salad with dried cranberries, toasted almond, onion, mild yellow curry and mixed field greens rolled into a whole wheat tortilla. Pairing: Spring Fling

Mediterranean Turkey
Smoked turkey, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, field greens, red onions and olive tapenade rolled into a whole wheat tortilla. Pairing: Traminette

Entrees

Norton Burger

6 oz Angus chuck burger, sauteed onion and mushroom, de-glazed in our Norton and topped with melted mozzarella. Pairing: Norton

Creole Chicken Alfredo

This traditional Cajun dish is prepared with grilled chicken, cream and Creole seasonings. Served with side salad and garlic bread. Pairing: Spring Fling

Penne Pesto Pasta

Penne lightly tossed with extra virgin olive oil, pesto and parmesan cheese. Served with side salad and garlic bread. Pairing: Chardonel

Seven Springs Winery not only has the best wine at the Lake of the Ozarks, but we also have some amazing food options.  Join us at the winery for a nice meal with the family or contact us about hosting your holiday party or other special occasion.  Our event coordinator is ready to help you plan the perfect get together! Call us today at 573-317-0100. 

Come for the wine...Stay for the atmosphere...Remember the view! 

Seven Springs is the finest Winery at the Lake of the Ozarks with a full service facility perfect for outdoor weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and parties.  Call us today to make reservations for your special event!

Seven Springs Winery

573.317.0100

846 Winery Hills Estates

Linn Creek, MO 65052

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4 Tips for Storing Open Wine

Storing your Seven Springs Winery wine at home can be tricky, trying to make sure the temperature doesn't fluctuate too much. However, when that bottle of wine is already open, the task becomes even more difficult. Maybe you're single or your partner doesn't drink wine and finishing that bottle in one night isn't going to happen. Here are several things you can do to keep that wine fresh for a few days even after that cork is popped.

1. Keep Oxygen Out.  

The main issue with trying to save wine once the cork has been removed is that the wine is exposed to oxygen.  The air will flatten your wine, lessening the flavors and aromas.  If you've only drank half the bottle of wine, the wine that's left is exposed to half a bottle of oxygen.  One way to reduce the surface area exposed to oxygen, is to transfer your leftover wine into a half bottle with a screw top lid.  A second option would be to purchase a wine preserver that actually pumps the oxygen out of the bottle.

2. Don't Recork it. 

Placing the cork back into the bottle is probably the first logical solution you can come up with the preserve your open bottle of wine.  However, this is not a good idea because it can taint the wine that's still in there.  If you do have to use the cork rather than a wine stopper or preserver, beware which end of the cork you insert back into the bottle.  While the "clean" side may seem easier to fit into the bottle, the stained side has already been exposed to the wine and it tasted fine.  The "clean" side may not be as clean as you think because it has been exposed to elements outside of the bottle.

3. Store it Upright. 

In addition to moving the wine to a smaller bottle, be sure to store your open wine upright. Storing it upright will minimize the surface area of the wine that is exposed to oxygen.  When a bottle is placed on its side, the exposed surface area increases dramatically if there's extra space in the bottle. This type of storage also reduces the potential mess of a leaky seal.

4. Place in the Fridge. 

One of the most important tips to follow when storing an open bottle of wine is to refrigerate it. You may be thinking that some wine is served at room temperature and therefore should not be placed in the fridge.  While that is true, it's easier to get your wine warmed up than it is to chill it. Think about it this way, wine comes from grapes and you wouldn't leave your fresh produce out on the counter would you?  So why would you leave your wine sitting out to spoil?  Instead, store it in the fridge.  If it is one of those wines that should be served at room temperature, take it out before you start prepping dinner.  Go ahead and pour it into the glasses and by the time dinner gets to the table, it will be room temperature.

Wine, depending on the type, can typically last up to 2 weeks after being opened.  As long as you store the wine correctly, the flavor won't change too much.  In addition to the best wine at the Lake of the Ozarks, Seven Springs Winery offers other wine products for purchase.  Next time you're in our Lake of the Ozarks Winery, take a look at our wine stoppers to help keep your wine tasting fresh!

Come for the wine...Stay for the atmosphere...Remember the view! 

Seven Springs is the finest Winery at the Lake of the Ozarks with a full service facility perfect for outdoor weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and parties.  Call us today to make reservations for your special event!

Seven Springs Winery

573.317.0100

846 Winery Hills Estates

Linn Creek, MO 65052

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Doe Camp at Seven Springs Winery

Men in the Woods, Women at the Winery! 

Join us at Seven Springs Winery next Saturday, November 15 for some special treatment while the guys are off hunting.  Pamper yourself while you drink some wine, do a little shopping and listen to Sax on the Beach.  With many great vendors, you'll be able to get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Grab your girls and come on out to the best winery at the Lake of the Ozarks from Noon to 4 PM. Men have the day off, so should you!

Vendors for Doe Camp 

• West Shore Gems
• Starla and Co. 
• Glitz and Glamour
• Blue Water Treasures
• Scentsy by Tammy Moore
• Plexus Slim 
• Leisure Life Styles
• Silpada Sterling Silver Jewelry 
• Young Living Essential Oils 
• ...And many more! 

Seven Springs Winery and Vineyards sits atop 160 acres of rolling Missouri foothills between Camdenton and Osage Beach. The winery is less than a 10 minute drive from either location. The covered porch and patio area are ideal for enjoying a glass of wine and admiring the beautiful views. If you're interested in hosting your event at our Lake of the Ozarks winery, contact us at 573-317-0100 today!

Come for the wine...Stay for the atmosphere...Remember the view! 

Seven Springs is the finest Winery at the Lake of the Ozarks with a full service facility perfect for outdoor weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and parties.  Call us today to make reservations for your special event!

Seven Springs Winery

573.317.0100

846 Winery Hills Estates

Linn Creek, MO 65052

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