Enjoy a Glass of Missouri Wine at the Lake of the Ozarks

At Seven Springs Winery our vineyard sits atop 160 acres of rolling Missouri foothills between Camdenton and Osage Beach. The winery is less than a 10 minutes drive from either location, and the covered porch and patio area is ideal for enjoying a glass of wine and admiring the beautiful views. We have thirteen varieties of Missouri wine, and we would love to invite you to come sit on our covered patio, enjoy the fresh breeze, and sip on your favorite wine. If you've never tried our wine at the Lake of the Ozarks, here is a brief description of each to tempt your taste buds.

Missouri Wine

White Wine

Dry Vignoles

Amazing aromas of tangerine and oranges will bring the thoughts of summer to you. Crisp, vibrant acidity precedes a long and refreshing finish.

Chardonel

This light to medium straw color is attractive to look at, but even better sip. This wine has a medium body and has a fruity flavor with toasted oak.

Traminette

Light straw shades with green hues make this a refreshing wine. It is light bodied with a fruity yet off dry finish.

Vignoles

This wine has a mid-straw color with olive green tones. It features a flavorful body with peach, melon, and citrus flavors.

Spring Fling

This light bodied wine has fruity, citrus, and lychee flavors. It's a light straw colored wine with a lime green rim.

Muscato Sparkling

This brilliant wine has a light straw color with tropical fruit and flowers flavors at the star. It's a light bodied wine with a fruit forward sparkling finish.

Red Wine

Blushing Springs

This is our sparkling red wine, and it has sweet berry aromas with a semi-sweet finish.

Spring Red

This wine is semi-sweet with a hint of black cherry and a velvet finish.

Syrah

Immerse yourself in aromas of currant, blackberry, and black pepper with a subtle vanilla oak finish.

Norton

This wine features an opaque deep plum color with tobacco and oak flavors. It boasts of a spicy smooth and persistent finish and a full bodied wine.

Sangria Rojo

This beverage is PERFECT for an afternoon on the patio in the summer. It's a light blend of sprite, orange juice, and Dry Rougeon wine.

Seven's Red Heaven

This wine has a deep, beautiful plum color. It has refreshing, crisp, fruit flavors, and a distinct sweet finish.

Left Side

Are you looking for something unique and amazing? Try this blend of a 2001 Vintage Norton blended with a 2008 fortified Norton.

The Best Winery at the Lake of the Ozarks

Seven Springs winery is the perfect place for vacationers and locals alike. We have bands that visit us on the weekends and play smooth tunes to go with our smooth wine. You can kick back on the patio and enjoy the beautiful view while sipping a glass of the best wine at the Lake of the Ozarks and enjoying any of the amazing foods on our menu. We invite you to visit our Lake of the Ozarks winery. 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

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Pop the Cork and See Why It's So Important

There is only one thing standing between you enjoying your glass of wine - the cork. This little contraption that seals your wine into the bottle is vitally important for more reasons than just sealing up the bottle. Do you know the history of this little piece of tree? Or how it all started? Today, we're going to address some of these important questions and maybe help you to appreciate these little pieces of cork and how they impact your favorite wine at the Lake of the Ozarks!

The History of Sealing Wine

While corks have been used for as long as we can remember, they haven't always been made out of the cork material. In ancient times, it was common to seal up the wine with a  coating of pitch or gypsum over the opening of a vessel, or a film of olive oil floating on the surface of the wine. During the medieval times, they completely gave up on corks and used twists of cloth or leather to stop the jug or bottle. Sometimes sealing wax was also involved in getting the tops closed off from germs.

At the end of the 16th century, we start to see corks making a come back because of a phrase from Shakespeare's "As You Like It." The glass stoppers started to become very popular around 1676 but were finally abandoned around 1825 because it was hard to get them out without breaking the bottle (what a waste of wine that would be!)

What is the Purpose of Using a Cork

Finally, it was realized that cork was a much better product for sealing wine, not only because it kept oxygen out of the bottle when being transported, but also in storage. Here are a few other reasons that cork has remained to be one of the best ways to seal wine.

• Because cork is a light material, it doesn't add much weight to the overall bottle.
• Cork is also VERY resistant to moisture penetration.
• Did you know that when corks are removed from being compressed in the bottle, they will recover about 85% of its initial volume immediately and more than 98% after 24 hours?
• Because the cells in a cork stopper produce a cupping effect, million of cells are opened and function as suction cups in the bottle. This creates a great power for adhesion to wet smooth surface!
• Corks can retain their properties at both high and low extremes of temperature and usually last for 20 years without deteriorating!
• Cork is also one of the only materials know that can compensate for small imperfections in glass.
• Cork is biodegradable.

It just gets better and better! There are so many reasons that cork is the perfect fit for wine bottles. Not to mention, there are some really fun crafts that can be done from used corks.

Drink the Best Wine at the Lake of the Ozarks

If you want to pop a cork and make a toast to a little, but very important part of the winemaking process, we will join you! We love anything that helps us preserve the best Missouri Wine - and corks do just that. Are you ready to indulge in a fabulous glass of vino? Come out to our winery and see for yourself how pleasing to the pallet that it is!

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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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

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Wine Basics for the Beginner

At Seven Springs Winery we live, breathe, work, and drink wine! After seven years in the industry, we've learned a thing or two about wine, and we would love to share our knowledge (and our wine) with you. We've learned a lot, worked a lot, and taste-tested a lot to get where we are today, and we are proud to be known as the best winery at the Lake of the Ozarks! Whether you are a budding Enologist, or an established wine connoisseur, here are a few basics that can benefit anyone.

Basic Types of Wine

Wine is not made from your typical table grapes from the grocery store. A wine grape is small and sweet with a thick skin and seeds. There are over 1,300 different wine grapes, but only a few of them are planted all over the world (most require specific climates to grow). Here is a list of the most common white and red wines:

Common White Wines:

• Riesling
• Pinot Gris
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Chardonnay

Common Red Wines:

• Pinot Noir
• Zinfandel
• Syrah
• Cabernet Sauvignon

How to Serve Wine

Your glassware will affect the flavor of the wine, so it's important  to have the proper glasses. You will also want to perfect the art of opening a bottle of wine. You can cut the foil either on the top lip or bottom lip (the difference is based off of personal preference.) You'll want the radial diameter of the worm (the curly-cue part of the wine opener) to be centered in the cork so it's less likely to tear. In order to do this you'll poke the cork slightly off center. As with coffee, soda and tea, you should also notice that the flavor changes when the temperature does.

• Red wine tastes better when served slightly below room temp, anywhere from 53-69° F. 
• White wine tastes amazing at 44-57° F, with your zesty whites on the cool side and your oak-aged whites on the warm side. 
• Sparkling wines taste great at 38-45° F. 

Developing Your Senses

The way you decide if a wine is a "good wine" is simple - it just depends on whether you like it or not. You take a sip, roll it around on your tongue and then say "yes" or "no". The reason a connoisseur develops his senses isn't just to find a good wine, but also to define the flavors and scents that are hidden in the wine. When you learn how to taste properly, you will be able to identify the main flavor and scent components in every wine you try. You will also learn the basic characteristics for all of the most important varietal grapes, as well as for the blended wines from the world's best wine-producing regions. What is the best way to develop your senses? Drink LOTS of wine!

Pairing Wine & Food

The goal behind pairing wine with food is to bring out the best characteristics of the wine you will be enjoying. Reds go well with red and white meats, cured meats and some rich fish. Whites pair well with vegetables, cheese and starches. A dessert wine obviously goes with dessert, but can sometimes be paired with some cured meats and soft cheeses. The idea is that the wine should always be sweeter than the food and have a higher acidity. The best way you'll learn is by trying, so come visit us, buy the best wine at the Lake of the Ozarks, and start pairing!

Don't let the complexity of wine scare you away from becoming a connoisseur! We hope these quick tips will introduce you to the amazing and detailed magnificence of wine. We have many delicious varieties of wine that you can try, so come down for a taste-testing and let us share our passion with you. We don't just specialize in wine, we also specialize in a good time by hosting many fun events at the Lake of the Ozarks! Join us this Saturday, July 18th for a wonderful fireworks display by Ed Libby. Reserved seating begins after 7:00 PM, and a delicious buffet will be available for $14 per person. Reserved seating is $10 per person, so call our office today to make your reservations!

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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Come See Us at the Midwest Wine and Brew Festival this Weekend!

Join Seven Springs Winery this Saturday, August 9th for the Midwest Wine and Brew Festival!  The event is being held at the Country Club Hotel & Spa in Lake Ozark from 2 to 5 PM.  Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door and includes a complimentary wine glass. You must be 21 or over to enter.  Be sure to stop by for a taste of the best wine at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Wineries 

• Adam Puchta Winery
• Baltimore Bend Vineyard
• Giggling Grapes Winery
• Les Bourgeois Vineyards
• Peaceful Bend Vineyard
• Serenity Valley Winery
• Seven Springs Winery
• St. Aubert Hills Vineyard
• Wenwood Farm Winery
• Westphalia Vineyards

Breweries 

• Bur Oak Brewing
• CORE Brewing 
• Horseshoe Bend Brewing 
• Leaky Roof Meadery
• Logboat Brewing Co
• Missouri Eagle 
• Ozark Distillery
• Piney River Brewing Co
• Rock Bridge Brewing
• Springfield Brewing Co

Vendors 

• Backstreet Home Brew 
• & Smoke Supplies
• Bob’s No Wake Zone
• Touched by Heaven 
• Wine Town Designs
• Yankee Candle
• ...and More! 

Seven Springs Winery is the perfect full service facility for all your Lake of the Ozarks event needs! Not only are we the best winery at the Lake of the Ozarks, we're also the perfect Lake of the Ozarks wedding venue or place to host your other special events.  Our Missouri winery sits atop 160 acres of rolling Missouri foothills between Camdenton and Osage Beach. Come taste some of our wine at the Midwest Wine and Brew Festival and learn what all we have to offer!

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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Come to the Lake of the Ozarks for the 2014 Magic Dragon Street Meet!

The Lake of the Ozarks has something for everyone!  Whether its visiting a local winery at the Lake of the Ozarks, checking out all the shopping places or cruising out on the water, you will always find something fun to do here!  This weekend its the Annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals on the Bagnell Dam Strip!

Why is it called the "Magic Dragon" Street Meet you may ask?  Some people say that the Lake of the Ozarks, which is over 90 miles long, looks like a big dragon from the air as it winds through the central Missouri hills. Several years ago, it became known as “The Land of the Magic Dragon”. At the very first show in 1987, they used the name “Magic Dragon” and it has stuck to this very day. Check out the events schedule for this legendary event below:

Thursday, May 1
Noon - COB - Aces High Poker Run
Noon - 5 PM - Street meet Participant Registration at Willmore Lodge Visitor Center

Friday, May 2
8 AM - 11 AM - Vendor Registration at Big Lot on the Bagnell Dam Strip
10 AM - 8 PM - Street Meet Participant Registration at Willmore Lodge Visitor Center
12 PM - 5 PM - 2014 Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Show Hours
6 PM - Late Night - Enjoy tunes from Cool 102.7

2013 Grand Champion - 1955 Chevy Bel Air
Photo From: www.magicdragoncarshow.com 

Saturday, May 3
6 AM - Street is closed to regular traffic - Registered Show Vehicles ONLY
8 AM - 4 PM - Street Meet Participant Registration at Willmore Lodge Visitor Center
8 AM - 7 PM - 2014 Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Show Hours
8 AM - 7 PM - Kids Zone - located at Big Lot at the north end of Bagnell Dam Strip
10 AM - Make-N-Take Model Event at the White House on Bagnell Dam Strip
5 PM - Poker Run Winner Announcement at the Main Stage
5 PM - 50/50 Raffle Winner Announcement at the Main Stage
5 PM - Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary Car Giveaway at the Main Stage
5 PM - Late Night - Enjoy tunes from Cool 102.7

Sunday, May 4
8 AM - 1 PM - 2014 Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Shows Hours
9 AM - 11 AM - Judging - Vehicles to be judged must be in designated area no later than 9 AM
1 PM - Awards at Main Stage

For more information on the event, visit http://www.magicdragoncarshow.com/

While your visiting the Lake of the Ozarks, be sure to stop by Seven Springs Winery for one of our daily wine tastings!  We serve Missouri wines, sangrias, and a few micro-brews for those with an alternative pallet. In addition to the wine, we offer a light menu consisting of soups, sandwiches, cheese trays, and bread with various dipping oils.  Admire the view of rolling Missouri foothills from our covered porch and patio area!

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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