Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Have a Wine-y Wedding!

There's nothing quite as beautiful as having the backdrop of rolling Ozark hills, and wine grape trellis' growing at your very own wedding. Winery weddings at the Lake of the Ozarks have the vast possibility to be fun, classy, quirky and stylish all at once, or completely separately! Here are a few of our favorite winery themed wedding ideas.

Wine-y Flowers

A fun way to incorporate a wine theme into your wedding is with grapes or grape leaves in your floral arrangements. Be sure to talk with your florist and bring photos of sample ideas. There are some classy and beautiful ideas that you can see on our Pinterest Boards, be sure to follow us for fun wedding decor ideas!

Wine-y Photos

There is nothing more beautiful than a stunning vineyard backdrop. There are so many options for cute photos with you and your soon-to-be. Whether indoor or outdoor, we have many beautiful places to take photos for groups, couples, or bridal.


Wine Barrel Decor

Wine barrels are classic and stylish. You can use them down the aisles with candles and flowers. You can use them to display the guest book, as well as food or photos at the reception. The possibilities are endless with wine barrels!


Wine-y Printing

From your invites and programs, down to your thank you's, incorporating wine and grapes can be extremely sophisticated. You can even take your engagement photos at Seven Springs Winery to incorporate the beautiful views and backdrops into your look from the beginning!


Wine-y Cork Decor

Wine corks are an extremely popular thing to incorporate into your wedding! You can find lots of ideas on our Pinterest Boards incorporating corks. They have been used for a guest book, with people signing each cork, and then displaying them in a beautiful vase or jar. You can use them in your centerpiece decor with flowers, grapes, wine bottle table numbers and a few corks with fun facts about you and your beloved.


Seven Springs Winery is the most beautiful place to have your wedding at the Lake of the Ozarks. We have indoor and outdoor venues that will make your special day absolutely spectacular! From the very beginning, we can work with you to make sure your needs are met. We provide an event coordinator, and they will work closely with you. Our wedding venue at the Lake of the Ozarks holds up to 300 people inside and another 125 outside. The outdoor patio lights up at night, providing a remarkable, intimate atmosphere. From the ambiance to the catering, Seven Springs Winery can help make your special day one to shine through history. Give us a call, or check out our website for all of the information you'll need to make your day amazing!

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

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Grilling Meats & Drinking Reds

With summer evenings starting to tone down on the heat, grilling is a wonderful way to enjoy your evening - and turn up a tastier heat!  There is nothing more relaxing than enjoying your favorite lawn chair with the smell of the grill going, a delicious red wine in hand, the crickets chirping and fireflies floating by. The best winery at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help with your wine and grill pairings! Check out our zesty reds before firing up your grill this evening.


Blushing Springs

Sparkling red wine, sweet berry aromas with a semi sweet finish

Syrah

Aromas of currant, blackberry, black pepper, and a subtle vanilla oak finish.

Pinot Noir

Medium plum, garnet color with berry & spices. Medium bodied, velvety tannins & long finish

Norton

An opaque, deep plum color. Tobacco, oak, full bodied, spicy smooth persistent finish.

Dry Rougeon

Light bodied red, no tannins with a berry finish

Seven's Red Heaven

Beautiful deep plum colors, with refreshing crisp fruit flavors & a distinct sweet finish.

Wine Pairing

The basic idea behind wine pairing is to match the intensity of the wine with the flavor of the food. Typically reds go better with barbecue than whites, but don't be afraid to try anything. Don't take it too seriously, and drink the wines you like! The best part about pairing wines with your food is to enjoy it in all of it's flavorful goodness.


Our winery has the best selection of wine at the Lake of the Ozarks, so whether you're firing up the grill, or just wanting to enjoy a bottle in peace, we have an amazing variety! Of course, if you want a delicious meal that doesn't require you to lift a finger, we have an amazing selection for dinner at the Lake of the Ozarks. From our delicious appetizers, to our paninis and pastas you will find delicious food that pairs wonderfully with our wines. Come out and enjoy a funevening with us, or grab a few of your favorite wines and take them home with you! Enjoy these beautiful summer evenings the right way.

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

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Ironweed Bluegrass Band & Wine

By itself, wine is amazing. Bluegrass is pretty awesome alone too, but together, they are phenomenal! This weekend, you get the chance to enjoy the Ironweed Bluegrass Band at the best winery at the Lake of the Ozarks! This event is brought to you by the Lake Arts Council and is going to be a fabulous time.


August 16, 2015
Seven Springs Winery
Performance: 7:00 PM
$5 Child (K-12) - $15 Adult
Buffet: 5:30 - 6:30 PM - $15
Tickets are available at the door or at the LAC Office.
For more information call 579-964-6366

administrator@artsatthelake.com
www.artsatthelake.com


Come enjoy some delicious pulled pork, baked beans & potato salad, fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy and corn. Reservations are required, so call Seven Springs Winery at 573-317-0100.


While you're here for the music, be sure to enjoy a glass of our amazing wine! Our winery sits atop a beautiful 160 acres of rolling Missouri hills, which will make a breathtaking combination with the music. We have been providing the best wine at the Lake of the Ozarks for 7 years. In addition to wines, we serve sangrias and a few micro-brews, if you have an alternative pallet. Come join us this weekend for some great music, delicious wine, and an awesome time!

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


Thursday, August 6, 2015

5 Accessories for the Wine Connoisseur...or Beginner!

Oenophile, wino, connoisseur, aficianado, sommelier...the list goes on! There are many names for wine lovers, wine collectors, and wine fans. You don't have to be a wine fanatic to have good wine accessories though. Behind some high prices and posh products, you'll find that the brand doesn't matter nearly as much at the practicality! Here are a few things you should have on hand if you drink wine.

Wine Opener

We think that even Houdini would agree that it's hard to break into a wine bottle without corkscrews...These fancy tools come in many shapes, sizes and styles, ranging from beginner to seemingly complicated. The goal, though, is to get your wine open! We have an easy to use corkscrew in our shop, it also sports our lovely logo, so you can always be reminded of your favorite winery at the Lake of the Ozarks when you open your wine!



Wine Glasses

In desperate situations we suppose a tumbler would work, but to truly enjoy wine you need wine glasses. Recent studies have even proven that the shape of a glass affects how the flavor of the wine is perceived. You have many different choices when it comes to glasses, stemmed vs. stemless, and crystal vs. glass. Some experts argue that stemless wine glasses cause unsightly finger prints, and too much heat transfer - though the downsides are pretty minimal. As for the differences between crystal and glass, crystal wins because it can be spun to have a strong, yet thin rim.




Decanter

This may seem rather fancy for someone who just casually enjoys a glass of wine, but exposing wine to oxygen before you drink it can help smooth out harsh tannins and bitterness. It can also release beautiful aromas! Wine can aerate slightly as your pour it from the bottle to your glass, but this tool increases the rate at which oxygen brings out the wine's best characteristics. Most aerating and decanting is reserved for red wines, but you can perform this technique on white and rosés as well.







Wine Stopper

After the cork is popped, wine is extremely vulnerable to oxidation. Oxidation is excessive exposure to oxygen, which is wine's unique form of kryptonite. Keeping oxygen away from the wine is the only way to prolong how long the wine will last. We have some unique stoppers in our shop that will not only preserve your wine, and make your wine bottle look beautiful at the same time!


Tasting Notebook

After one...or a dozen glasses of wine, your memory of the flavor won't be the same. As simple as it seems to have a tasting notebook, it's actually a very important tool if you're interested in becoming a wine connoisseur, or even just a wine lover. Certain flavors will pop out, and when you write them down you will have a better memory of them! You can keep an actual notebook, or just take notes in your phone, it's important to keep these notes in the same spot where you can always come back to them.


Whether you are a wine expert, a beginner, or a wine lover - having good tools will make your wine experience all the more fun! Plus you can impress your friends at your next dinner party with all of your fancy wine gear. If you're still building your wine collection, we have the best wine at the Lake of the Ozarks and we'd love to help build your accessories collection AND your wine collection! Our venue is peacefully nestled in the Ozarks of Missouri, and we have a wonderful facility for you to sit back and enjoy the view, and the wine! Stop in this weekend for a tasting, a bottle and a deliciously good time!

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