Wine & BBQ Pairing for the Holiday Weekend

The holiday weekend is finally here, and that means one thing - which wine will you be drinking? People will be firing up their grills, getting together with friends and family, and having a relaxing weekend. Have you been wondering which wine you should pair with your Memorial Day menu? Here are some wine pairing suggestions that should complete your menu perfectly.

BBQ and Wine

Did you know that 75% of Americans plan to barbecue over Memorial Day Weekend? In addition it is estimated that 818 hot dogs are eaten every minute in American between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Because so many will be celebrating with grilling out, we wanted to suggest some wine pairings from our delicious Lake of the Ozarks winery to pair with your meal.

Burgers

There's nothing that says "holiday weekend" more than a nice juicy burger. They are one of the most popular items being served this weekend and need to be paired accordingly. Beef pairs excellently with red wine, and because of the rich, fattiness in a burger, as well as cheese and all of the other toppings you may add - we suggest our dry red! Our Sangria Rojo is a light, refreshing blend of sprite, orange juice, and a Dry Rougeon wine. The dryness will cut through the rich flavors in the burgers, making for a perfect pair.

Hotdogs

Hot dogs are one of the most popular menu options for Memorial Day Weekend, and our pairing list wouldn't be complete without them. We recommend a red wine, and one with a bit of spicy flair, but not too sweet. Our Syrah has aromas of currant, blackberry, and black pepper with a subtle vanilla oak finish - PERFECT for a smoky BBQ flavor.

BBQ Chicken

If beef isn't your meat of choice when lighting up the grill, BBQ chicken is a great way to kick off the holiday. Whether you smoke it and smother it in sauces, or prefer good old fashions BBQ sauce, we think our Norton would pair beautifully. This Missouri wine has an opaque, deep plum color, with tobacco and oak flavors. These will blend perfectly with a rich BBQ sauce! Plus, the full-bodied, spicy, smooth, and persistent finish make this pairing divine.

Portobello Burgers

If we have any vegetarians in the mix, BBQ and wine pairings aren't out the window! Grill up some portobello burgers and serve them with our Syrah wine as well! The currant, blackberry, and black pepper flavors pair perfectly with the rich, subtle flavors of the mushroom,, and the subtle vanilla oak finish is perfection.

Your Favorite Winery at the Lake of the Ozarks

Whether you need to stock up on your wine for your big BBQ, or you need a place to enjoy the weekend - Seven Springs Winery is here for you. Our facility is perfect for hanging out and enjoying a delicious bottle of wine and the view. Plus, our bottled wine can be purchased and brought back for your festivities. Relax before the weekend, come sit on our patio, and drink in the atmosphere!

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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Planning Your Wedding Bar

If there's one thing that you don't want to neglect at your wedding, it's the bar. Whether you're having an open bar or only a few signature drinks - you'll want to make sure you have the appropriate amount on hand for your wedding. At Seven Springs Winery, we are experts in wine, but we also serve other types of alcohol at our wedding venue at the Lake of the Ozarks. Here are a few things to keep in mind about your wedding bar, and what you ought to have on hand to keep a completely stocked bar.

Wedding Bar Tips

For some couples, the wedding bar can be a topic of confusion or even a touchy subject depending on a families budget and stance on alcohol. Be prepared to talk about it while planning your big day, and make decisions ahead of time to help make the event go smoothly.

Make a Plan

Do you have a few family members who are famous for drinking a little too much and dragging the party down? Make plans ahead of time for what you can do to keep that from happening. Whether you decide on a cash bar and only feature a few highlighted drinks. You can also keep the bar open for a specific number of hours if you want to do an open bar. This should help keep guests from overindulging for a long period of time.

Provide Plenty of Food & Drinks

If you really want to keep the alcohol limited, or at least counteract it a bit, you can make sure to provide snacks after the reception. Some brides choose fun foods, like pizza, while others may choose an appetizer. Full bellies can help slow the rate of alcohol absorption into the system.

Stock a Full Wedding Bar

This is only a suggested type and amount of alcohol that you should provide at your wedding, but you'll want to work with your wedding coordinator to make sure that you are planning accordingly.

For a wedding with one hundred guests, that has a reception that lasts about four hours, with one bar, there are some types and amounts of alcohol that you can provide.

Wine

You can't go wrong when you have twelve bottles of red and twelve bottles of white. Obviously, when you have a winery wedding at the Lake of the Ozarks, wine is going to be the BEST option. We have many varieties for you to choose from, so come do a wine tasting at our Missouri winery, and work with our wedding coordinator to choose the best.

Beer

You'll want to have three different types of beer on hand for your guests, and a good recomendation is three cases of light, two cases of domestic, and one case of imports. At Seven Springs Winery, we do have some beer on tap for those with alternative tastes, so don't forget to ask our wedding coordinator at the Lake of the Ozarks if you are interested in beer at your wedding.

Other Liquor

While many of your guests may stick to the popular wine and beer, you'll want to have a few others on hand if you want to have a full bar. You can't go wrong with two liters of bourbon, two liters of sctoch, five liters of vodka, one liter of tequila, two liters of rum, and one liter of gin. Don't forget sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and triple sec!

Mixers & Garnish

Finally, you'll want a few things to mix with the alcohol. A good total to go by is thirty-six cans of Coke, twenty-four Diet Coke, twelve cans of sprite, twelve cans of tonic, twelve cans of ginger ale, and twelve cans of club soda. You'll also want to make sure you have plenty of lemons, limes, oranges, olives, and cherries. You can also consider other popular choices like cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, sour mix, and bloody mary mixes.

The Best Wedding Venue at the Lake of the Ozarks

Finally, don't forget to take into account the guests that you'll be having, the taste, the season, and even the demographic all play a role in the choices you make when choosing the bar. Our wedding venue is the ideal place to have a classy event, but still be fun - and don't forget affordable. Visit our website today to get your FREE wedding packet to learn more about our venue. We look forward to serving and celebrating you for this big event.

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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The Wicked Wine Run at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Whether you're a runner, or you're only a runner when there is wine at the finish line - it's time to suit up for the Wicked Wine Run! This is the second time we've held this event at Seven Springs Winery, and it is a BLAST. Last year we had an amazing turnout, and we're looking forward to even more this year. Not only will it be a fun evening of running and walking, but there is a LIVE concert back at the best winery at the Lake of the Ozarks along with many contests to win, and of course, WINE! Here are some details if you are registered for this great event.

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Registration

There is still time to register for this event, but you need to hurry! Registration is required, and we don't want you to miss out. Visit the Wicked Wine Run website at http://wickedwinerun.com/locations/missouri-lakeoftheozarks/

Must Have Information

There are a few things you need to know about this event as you prepare for it, from the start times to the way you'll pick up your packet for the race - we don't want you to miss anything! This event is always SO much fun - it's time to get ready because you'll be "adulting" this weekend.

Start Times

May 13, 2017
5K Trail Fun Run: 5:00 pm
1K Fun Walk: 6:30pm

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick up is FRIDAY, May 12th, 2017!

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP - Tan Tar A Resort will be hosting pre-race packet pick up on Friday, May 12th, 2017 11 am to 8 pm at 494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach, MO 65065. To pick up your packet bring a printed or digital copy of your confirmation email with the QR code on it. If you can't make it, you can send a friend -- just make sure you signed your online waiver (you signed this waiver when you Registered) give him/her a copy of your ID and your confirmation email.

Can't find your confirmation email? Simply search your inbox for "Registration confirmation for Wicked Wine Run". Additional race swag, merchandise, and event parking passes (General $10) are conveniently available during packet pick up.

Race day packet pick up is available, but let's face it - waiting in line for ages just plain sucks when all you want to do is run and get wicked, and have wine *wink.*

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What to Wear

It's time to get WICKED and crazy! Raid your Grandma's closet, run to the nearest party store, and find the craziest, most insane costumes you've ever created! We've got some amazing prizes in store if your style beats the rest.

Awards

Top finishers for the 5K win premium Wicked Wine Swag, prizes and bragging rights to boot. This untimed wine-fueled fun run is untimed but the top three male finishers and top three female to cross the finish line win Wicked Wine Run awards.

The AFTER PARTY!

After you race, it's time to enjoy our WICKED Post Race Party! There will be plenty of food, Sax on the Beach will be playing your favorite tunes, and obviously - WINE!

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Best Event of the Summer

Race through the vineyards and trails of the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks in Linn Creek, MO. The newly designed trails are through fields and woodland hills providing a challenging and remarkably surreal adventure in the heart of Missouri. Good stable trail running shoes are a standard as the course can be a challenging in some areas. This event is going to be WICKED and you won't want to miss it. See ya at the best Lake of the Ozarks winery this weekend!

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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Summer Fun at the Winery

From enjoying a glass of wine on the patio to hiking the trails on our beautiful property - there are many fun things to do while you're here at the winery. Our beautiful venue makes for a perfect place to relax on a sunny weekend afternoon, or escape from a hectic week for an evening of bliss. Here are a few fun things you can do at our winery during the summer!

Drink Wine

We have 13 varieties of wine at our Lake of the Ozarks winery, and we would love to pour you a glass (or uncork a whole bottle!) for you. From white to red, and Missouri wine to other varieties - we have a great selection to choose from. We have a delicious Muscato Sparkling with a light body and a sparkling finish - perfect for a relaxing day on our patio with a fresh breeze. We also have a Norton with full bodied flavors and a spicy smooth persistent finish that can accompany many of the items on our menu for a delicious meal and wine pairing.

Take a Hike

Did you know that we have walking trails on our property? Our winery is located in the beautiful heart of the Ozarks and nestled into the beautiful rolling hills. When you're looking for a place to enjoy your afternoon, surrounded by nature (and wine) Seven Springs Winery provides that for you. You can also find a few hidden gems on the hiking trail as well. From a cave that is nestled into the trail to the ruins of the original Linn Creek school house.

Sax on the Beach

Listen to Live Music

At Seven Springs Winery, we love to have live music out on our patio. We feature many local artists who know how to provide an amazing time through their musical talent. All of this music provides for an amazing atmosphere as you sit on the covered patio, or around our landscaped, sunny hillside sipping wine and visiting with friends.

Enjoy a Meal

At Seven Springs Winery, we have the best food at the Lake of the Ozarks. From small nibblers to a light fare, we have fresh flavors and succulent foods. We also have grilled paninis, wraps, and burgers. All of our menu shows you what wine will taste ideal with your choice, so you don't even have to think twice if you would like to enjoy a glass with your meal.

A Beautiful Missouri Winery

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. We would love for you to come out and enjoy our beautiful winery and vineyard, especially as the weather is becoming so beautiful.

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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