Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Be Healthy in 2016 With Wine!

If you're the type of person who loves to make goals and plan for the year, we think a great resolution is to drink more wine! Don't be fooled by the great taste, and the way wine makes you feel. Wine is a wonderful way to start incorporating healthy choices into your day. Check out these neat ways that you can make your New Year's resolutions more exciting, and why wine is good for you.

Watching Your Weight

One of the most penned resolutions is to lose weight. While many people are trying to drop the pounds, we just want to drink more wine! Do you know how many calories are actually in a glass of wine? Many dry table wines only have 120-130 calories in a 5-ounce glass. While the calories in wine probably aren't your biggest concern when trying to lose weight, make sure that you know exactly how much you're drinking.

Working Out

Many new studies have been released this year to imply that drinking alcohol and working out go hand in hand. Both activities release chemicals in our brains that make us feel good, and each activity also encourages us to do the other. Another study also found that a compound in wine may help you recover from a hard workout. Supplemental resveratrol (try to say that quickly 10 times after few glasses of wine!) is an antioxidant that is shown to help decrease muscle damage caused by strenuous exercise. While you're making plans to exercise more this year, make sure and stop by your favorite winery at the Lake of the Ozarks so you can enjoy a glass when you're done working out!

Maintaining a Healthy Heart

Red wine is commonly associated with a healthy heart, but white wine is making headlines for its health benefits as well. While red wine is polyphenol-rich, and great for cardiovascular benefits, they are also finding that alcohol itself has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. White wine also has the potential to improve arterial health through a polyphenol called caffeic acid, which will help you blood vessels to produce more nitric oxide. Nitric oxide helps to relax arteries and lower your blood pressure.

Sleep Better

Improving your sleep pattern can increase your mental alertness, lower levels of stress and give your body energy. Yet, any alcohol of any type at the wrong time can interrupt your sleep cycle. While it may seem like alcohol helps you get to sleep faster, the quality of your sleep can be significantly disrupted. Enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, since that will be less likely to disturb sleep, 

Keep Your Mind Sharp

Light to moderate wine drinking accompanied by a healthy diet has been found to improve brain function as we age, with hindering memory or motor skills. The polyphenol resveratrol that is in wine has been shown to help with people suffering from mild to moderate signs of Alzheimers and have other possible benefits for mental health.

Drink the Best Wine at the Lake

While you're making your New Year's resolutions, be sure to include the best wine at the Lake of the Ozarks. We have delicious red and white wine's that will not only taste amazing but can maybe help you meet some of your other resolutions! Our winery is nestled in the beautiful hills of the Ozarks, and our Missouri Wine is the best. Come for the wine, stay for the atmosphere, remember the view.




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

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

5 Ways to Enjoy WINE for CHRISTMAS

"I'm Dreaming of A WINE Christmas!"

The Christmas season is finally here, and we know just the way to celebrate! Whether it's chilled or warm, wine is can be a perfect holiday beverage to make the season merry and bright. Seven Springs Winery know's all about celebrating the holiday's, and any other day's inbetween with our delicious Missouri wine, and gourmet menu. Here are a few ways you can enjoy our wine in your own home with a fun Christmas flair!

Photo Credit from WineAndGlue.com

Cranberry Orange Mulled Wine

From WineAndGlue.com

Ingredients
750 ml bottle of Seven Spring's Dry Rougeon
1 1/2 cups brandy
2 cinnamon sticks
2 oranges, sliced
1 cup cranberry juice
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 TBSP cloves, jammed into the orange slices
1/3 cup honey

Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pot.
Bring to a quick boil, then reduce to a low simmer for 10 minutes. Serve warm in mugs.


Christmas Sangria

Photo Credit from ThenyMelroseFamily.com
Ingredients
2 bottles of Seven Spring's Traminette
1 apple sliced into chunks
½ pomegranate
1 - 2 oranges cut into slices
6 oz cranberries
2 cans of 8oz cranberry lime seltzer
1 cup white grape juice
Sprigs of Rosemary {garnish}

Instructions
Add the apple chunks, pomegranates, orange slices and cranberries to a pitcher.
Pour 2 bottles of Seven Spring's Traminette over the fresh fruit and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4-6 hours. Just before serving add in cranberry lime seltzer and white grape juice.
Garnish each glass with a sprig of rosemary and an orange slice.


Photo Credit from ImmaEatThat.com

Red Wine Hot Chocolate


Ingredients
1 1/2 cup milk
1 cup Seven's Red Heaven
1/3 cup dark chocolate chunks
Optional: coconut whipped cream

Instructions
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and chocolate chips. Whisking constantly until chocolate is melted into milk and you have a thick and creamy chocolate milk. Pour in red wine and heat until everything is hot. Pour into 2 mugs or 6-8 smaller glasses and top with coconut whipped cream.

Slow Cooker Spiced Wine

Photo Credit From WellPlate.com
From WellPlated.com

Ingredients:
1 (750 ml) Seven Spring's Pinot Noir
1/4 cup honey
1 orange, zested and juiced
2 cups apple cider
5 whole cloves
4 green cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks
1 whole star anise
1/4 cup brandy
Orange slices, for garnish
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish


Directions:
Add wine, cider, honey, orange zest, and orange juice to a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir to combine. Add the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and anise. Cook on low until warm, 30 minutes to one hour, depending on your slow cooker. Stir in the brandy.
Ladle into mugs and serve with an orange slice and cinnamon sticks. To keep the wine warm, leave the slow cooker on the "keep warm" setting. If your slow cooker does not have a warm setting, alternate between "low" and off.


Photo Credit from WellPlated.com

White Cranberry Mulled Wine


Ingredients
2 rosemary sprigs, plus additional for serving
1 cup white cranberry juice, divided
1 orange
1 (750 ml) bottle of Seven Spring's Vignoles
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed, plus additional for serving (do not use dried)
5 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 whole star anise pod
1/4 cup light rum, such as Bacardi
Cinnamon sticks, for serving

Directions
Place the rosemary sprigs in the bottom of a saucepan with 1/2 cup white cranberry juice. Bring to a boil. Let boil for 3 minutes, then strain into the slow cooker. Discard the rosemary stems.
With a vegetable peeler, gently scrape away the rind of the orange so that you have orange peelings, being careful not to get any of the white pith, which is bitter. Add the peels to the slow cooker.
Add the remaining 1/2 cup white cranberry juice, bottle of white wine, cranberries, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Cook on low for 1 hour, until warm. Stir in the rum. Serve warm garnished with additional rosemary, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks.

Seven Springs Winery

Seven Springs Winery hopes that you have a very Merry Christmas. May it be filled with loving family, fun times, great food, laughter and of course...WINE! After the holiday's we hope you can come out and celebrate the New Year at our New Year's Eve Dinner at the Lake of the Ozarks. It will be a great celebration with excellent food and amazing entertainment. Book your spots today by calling our winery at (573) 317-0100. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the best winery at the Lake of the Ozarks!


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, December 17, 2015

Ring In the New Year with Seven Springs Winery

We can hardly believe that 2016 is almost here! This past year has been so fun and full of wine, friends, weddings and delicious food - but we know that next year is going to be even better! To celebrate such an awesome year, and ring in the next, come out and celebrate your last moments of 2015 at the best winery at the Lake of the Ozarks! Our New Year's Eve Dinner is going to be jam-packed with delicious food, fun music, and of course, LOTS of wine! Check out a few highlights from 2015, and all of the fun details to expect at the best New Year's Eve Dinner at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Highlights From 2015


This year has been full of events, music, wine, parties, weddings, dinners and more. Here are just a FEW of the of the fabulous activities we enjoyed throughout 2015.

  • 6th Annual Silver Cup Chefs Challenge - January 31st, 2015
  • Rotary Beer Dinner - March 21st
  • Our New Reception & Banquet Hall at the Lake of the Ozarks - May 2015
  • First Ever Wine Trail Competition - July 2015
  • Camdenton Rotary Wine Tasting Social - September 2015
  • LO Profile's Holiday Social - November 2015
  • New Year's Even Dinner - December 2015

New Year's Eve Dinner At Seven Springs Winery



Thursday, December 31, 2015

Join us for a delightful New Year's Eve Dinner and Music. Seating will begin at 5:00 pm, but there are only 100 reservations available. Call (573) 317-0100 for your reservation, it will be $109.00 per couple. Advanced reservation is required and you can make your dinner reservations between 5 PM and 8 PM.

Our Menu

  • Hand Tossed Caesar Salad
  • 10 oz aged KC Strip with 6 oz Lobster Tail
  • Asparagus & Baked Potatoe
  • Dinner Roll
  • Cheesecake 


Carl & Melonie Michael - The DuOver

Live Music from 6:00pm-10:30pm


Melonie and Carl "Mikey" Michael met in 2009 when she hired him to play guitar in her
nationally touring casino band. They began writing together while on the road and married
on South Padre Island in Texas 2011. Both from musical backgrounds, their passion for
both the music and each other, only fuels the lyrical diversity and melodic wildfire
that takes you from the country dance halls to the smokey dive bars while never having to leave
the backseat of a 1969 Chevelle. Melonie enjoyed much success and many overseas hits before
joining the casino circuit. She has been singing and playing professionally since age 13. Mikey
has been playing professionally since age 8 when he began playing drums for his dad's country
band. He began playing guitar at age 15 and started writing at 19. This is us, this is two lives, road
tested and bound by sound, this is The DuOver!

Don't forget that you can reserve the Shuttle Bus for $20/person with a 6 person minimum.

From New Year's to weddings, and every other day in between, Seven Springs Winery is who you call when you want a great time. 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. Give us a call today at (573) 317-0100 to reserve your seats for our New Year's Eve Dinner!

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


Friday, December 11, 2015

Top 10 things Guests LOVE About Weddings

While you're in the midst of planning your wedding, one of the tings you'll always want to remember are your guests. Some will be traveling hundreds of miles to attend, while others will be asking for time off work, and trying to pick out the perfect gift for you and your love. Our beautiful venue is a great place for your guests to get comfortable and enjoy your beautiful wedding at the Lake of the Ozarks, but here are a few tips that will make your wedding even better for the people you love.


Guests Love...

A Convenient Date Or Plenty of Notice


When you select a wedding date that is in close to a holiday, you're asking guests to choose between you and their family. If possible, choose a date that doesn't coincide with popular holiday's. If you MUST choose Christmas Eve as your wedding date, give your guests advance notice so that they can make plans to attend.

Informational Invites


Guest love to know exactly what to expect. Use your invitations as a way to give your guests all of the details they need to enjoy your big day. If you have any special clothing requirements this is a good time to share that with your guests. If you're having an outdoor wedding on unlevel ground, you can warn them that they may want to wear flats. Or if you decide to do an outdoor candlelight service so the lights can reflect off the snow, you may want to let them know so they can bring appropriate outerwear.

Free Alchohol


We know that providing free alcohol for your guests can be a large investment, but just like you wouldn't invite someone to your home and make them pay for their drink, you shouldn't do that at your wedding. If you want to keep the budget low, provide your guests with a special signature drink, or, at least, a house wine or beer. This helps to show that you're hospitable, without racking up the bill.

Plenty of Preparation for the Weather


You can't plan for everything, but you can help make a few plans to help ease anything drastic. If you're getting married outside in the summer, you can provide wedding programs shaped like fans to help alleviate the heat. If you're getting married inside in the winter you can arrange for a coat check so your guests can enjoy the evening without having to carry bulky outerwear around. Preparing for these little details will help to make this event amazing for everyone.


Delicious Food


The food you offer at your wedding is one of the details everyone will remember about your special day. You can make the food as extravagant or as simple as you like, but make sure it's delicious. There are many ways to stay within your budget and provide a meal that will leave everyone speechless, so get creative and tell them to come hungry!

Sweet & Simple Toasts


Your family loves you, and your guests know this, but don't be afraid to remind your speakers that they can keep it short and sweet. After a guest has listened to seven different people with twenty minutes each, they'll be ready to leave as soon as the toasts are over,

A Good DJ


Some people like the music loud and exciting, others like it quiet. Find a DJ who can adjust to the situation and keep the music at an appropriate level for everyone. Keep the music low when people are talking and enjoying their meal, but you can still bump up the sound when it's time to hit the dance floor.

When It's Organized


While your day is about you and your husband, it's also about hosting a wonderful event for your guests. Thank them for everything they've done for you by keeping the day organized and on schedule if possible. If you will be taking photos between the ceremony and the reception, plan ahead for your guests and provide entertainment. You can have a "happy hour" and provide appetizers and drinks for them to enjoy while they wait. Or if you're getting married at the best outdoor venue at the Lake of the Ozarks in the summer, you can scatter horseshoes, giant Jenga, or bean bag tosses to entertain them. They'll hardly notice you're gone when you provide them with something fun.

Gracious Hosts


There's nothing more meaningful to your guests than when you take the time to say hello to them and thank them for coming. Even if it's just a quick greeting, it's important to acknowledge their presence. Also, remember to get your thank you's out in a timely manner, as your guests will certainly notice if you forget them.


Host your Wedding at the Best Winery at the Lake of the Ozarks


Seven Springs Winery has many beautiful places for you to say your "I do's" and then party the night away. From our outdoor gazebo that is nestled in our beautiful Missouri Vineyard, or the event center where you can kick off those heels and dance to the music. We have an excellent staff who will work hard to make sure your event is a day to remember. Give us a call today and book your wedding date before someone else does!

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, December 1, 2015

The BEST Wines to Bring to a Holiday Party

'Tis the season to celebrate the holiday's with friends and family! From company parties to gatherings with friends, there will be many occasions to take a bottle of wine with you throughout the month. Of course, when you find yourself staring at thirteen of the best Missouri Wines, how do you know what would be the best choice? Never fear, Seven Springs Winery is here! We'll help you choose 5 of the best wines that you can gift your hostess at any festivity.

Lighter Reds


You can't go wrong with a red wine, especially at Christmas. The color is festive, the flavor is refreshing, and lighter reds are loved by many. Seven Springs' Dry Rougeon is a light bodied wine, with no tannins and a berry finish. PLUS, this bottle has a recipe for a delicious sangria, so you're giving a gift that keeps on giving!

Dessert Wines


When you don't know what your hostess is serving, you can be sure that a dessert wine will pair well with whatever is served. Seven Spring's Blushing Springs is a delectable, sparkling red wine. The sweet berry aromas combined with the semi-sweet finish means this wine will pair perfectly with chocolate cake, apple strudel, or any other number of  delicious holiday favorites!

Crisp Whites


When all else fails, a white wine is always a good choice. It's not too bold, not too dry, and can pair well with many popular dishes. Come get a bottle of our Spring Fling wine. The light straw color with a lime green rim is light bodied and fruity. With a hint of citrus and lychee! This variety is sure to be a hit when you show up on the doorstep with it.


Sparkling Wines


You will always win when you bring a sparkling wine. With a distinct wine flavor, but enough bubble to compare to champagne - your guests or hostess will love this type of wine. Our Muscato Sparkling is a brilliant, light straw color, and a perfect blend of tropical fruit and flower flavors. The light bodied, fruit forward, the sparkling finish can make a meaningful impact when the glass has been enjoyed thoroughly.


A Best Seller


If you have no clue what type of wine to bring to your next holiday event, just ask our team! You can't go wrong with a customer favorite. Seven's Red Heaven is a beautiful deep plum color, with refreshing crisp fruit flavors and a distinct sweet finish. The tannins help it to pair well with a delicious meal while the sweetness compliments a delectable desert. Make a good choice, and choose the best wine at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Make Christmas GRAND with Delicious Wine


You can take the perfect wine to the party, or you can bring the perfect party to the wine! We still have a few dates open for you to host the perfect Christmas party at the Lake of the Ozarks. From delicious food, a spacious and festive venue, and of course, amazing wine at the Lake of the Ozarks. Give us a call today and secure your date, it's not too late!

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