It's Beginning to Taste a Lot Like Christmas🎄🍷🍪

'Tis the season to be jolly because the Christmas cookies are coming out and we want some cookie with our wine! At Seven Springs Winery, we've been in the Christmas spirit with all of the fun holiday parties and events, but now it's time to enjoy a Silent Night and enjoy some of these delicious Christmas cookie and wine pairings - because, let's face it, that's really what Santa is going to want on Christmas Eve ...

Christmas Cookie and Wine Pairings

There's nothing better than indulging in your favorite Christmas cookie around the holidays - and when you add your favorite wine, it's the perfect pair. Check out these delicious cookie pairing ideas with your favorite Lake of the Ozarks wine.

Butter Cookies & Chardonel
The buttery cookie that is so well known with the Christmas season will pair wonderfully with our chardonel. The rustic toasted oak flavors in our wine will pair well with this sweet and buttery cookie.

Chocolate Chip Cookies & Seven's Red Heaven
Chocolate chip cookies taste a bit like heaven, so we're thinking you should pair our Seven's Red Heaven with America's favorite cookie. The chocolate pairs well with the deep and crisp flavors in our red wine.

Fudge Crinkles & Spring Red
A rich cookie needs the perfect wine to pair with it and give the perfect boost and blend. Our Spring Red is semi-sweet, which complements the richness without overpowering it - and the velvet finish is divine.

Gingerbread Cookies & Spring Fling
A little sweet, a little spicy, and a whole lot of delicious all packed into one cookie! When indulging in gingerbread cookies this Christmas consider adding Spring Fling. The light fruity flavors will pair wonderfully with the spicy warm tones in the gingerbread.

Italian Anise Cookies & Traminette
Anise is quite the flavor, it's bold, unique, and maybe not even liked by many - but, when you pair it with the right wine, you may find that the combination is irresistible. We want to sit down with a glass of our Traminette wine and enjoy these special flavors.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies & Syrah
A little savory, a little salty, and a whole lot of delicious make oatmeal raisin cookies a hit. When paired with our Syrah wine, you won't be able to resist the whole batch, and bottle ;).

Peanut Butter Cookies & Norton
Peanut butter needs a strong flavor to pair with, but also something equally rich and delectable. We're thinking that our Norton can hold it's own against the delicious flavors of the Peanut Butter Cookie.

Shortbread Cookies & Muscato Sparkling
These British cookies are made even more delicious by pairing them with our Muscato sparkling. The bubbles add a fun twist of events on an otherwise basic cookie.

Snickerdoodle Cookies & Vignoles
If you enjoy indulging in this cookie around the holidays (or all year!) we suggest pairing it with our flavorful Vignoles!

Snowball Cookies & Dry Vignoles
Another name for this cookie is Italian Wedding Cookies. They are crumbly, sweet, and nutty - pair it with our dry Vignoles to balance out the sweetness, and the long refreshing finish will be perfect!

Soft Molasses Cookies & Syrah
Soft molasses cookies are both rich and chewy. Pair them up with our Syrah! The black pepper flavors will match well with the richness of the cookie, and the subtle vanilla oak finish is sublime.

Sugar Cookies & Muscato Sparkling
Sugar cookies just scream "Christmas" so we think it's important to pair them with a delectable wine. Try out our Muscato Sparkling with this cookie. The sweetness and the bubbles are ideal matches for this delicate cookie.

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies & Norton
Peanut butter, chocolate, and NORTON! It's a match made in heaven if you ask us.

Your Lake of the Ozarks Winery

At Seven Springs Winery, we are all about pairing the best wine's and foods together. In fact, if you come take a look at our menu, we offer suggestions for the best wine with each item on our menu! It's time to get baking if you want to enjoy some of these amazing cookies before Christmas - and don't forget to come down to our Lake of the Ozarks winery for your favorite Missouri wine, or any of our other varieties. Merry Christmas from the entire Seven Springs Team!

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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!

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573.317.0100

846 Winery Hills Estates

Linn Creek, MO 65052

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4 Drinks for Your Winter Party with WINE!

Tis the season to get together with friends and family. Gather together, eat amazing food, catch up and talk about old times, and obviously, drink delicious wine. Your party won't be complete without your favorite red and white beverages, so we're here to make it easy on you. Here are a few delicious recipes that you can add to your holiday menu featuring our amazing Missouri wine. You can thank us later!

Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

Photo Credit: www.GrowingUpGabel.com

Recipe Credit: Growing Up Gabel

Ingredients

3 cups of Seven Spring's Norton
4 cups apple cider
1 orange, sliced
2 sticks cinnamon
6 whole cloves
2-star anise

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a crock pot. Cook on low for 2 hours.
Strain out the spices and orange chunks.
Serve warm!
Optional: Add a shot of brandy to your glass!

Photo Credit: www.BakeEatRepeat.ca

Christmas Sangria

Recipe Credit: Bake. Eat. Repeat.

Ingredients

2 750 ml bottles your favorite white wine, our Vignoles

1 pomegranate
2 oranges, sliced thin
6 ounces cranberries, about 1 1/2 cups
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 cups ginger ale or club soda for a less sweet version

Instructions

In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, pomegranate arils, orange slices, cranberries and pomegranate juice.

Chill for at least one hour.
Stir in the ginger ale and serve.

Photo Credit: www.HouseVegan.com

Gingerbread White Wine Cocktail

Recipe Credit: House Vegan

Ingredients

1 750ml bottle of Chardonel
1/4 cup vanilla coffee syrup
12 ounces ginger ale
3 2 inch cinnamon sticks
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch nutmeg

Instructions

1. Pour all of the ingredients into a large pitcher, and stir them to combine. Allow the drink to chill in the fridge for at least one hour.
2. Serve chilled.

Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Photo Credit: www.Wholefully.com

Recipe Credit: Wholefully

Ingredients

⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips
⅔ cup of Seven Spring's Syrah
½ cup milk
½ cup half and half
2 tablespoons sugar, optional (see notes)
Pinch of salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine the chocolate chips, wine, milk, half, and half and sugar (if using), in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat, stirring constantly until chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is hot.

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Pour into mugs and serve

Notes

If you'll need to use the sugar or not will depend on the sweetness of your wine. If you're using a very dry wine, you'll want to add in the sugar. It's best to take a sip without the sugar, and then add it in if need be. For a sweeter, fruitier vibe, swap out the dry wine for a fruit wine—make sure you omit the sugar. Zest on a little bit of orange or clementine peel just before serving to really take this drink over the top!

There's No Party Like a Wine Party!

We all know the best way to get the party started is with a glass of your favorite Lake of the Ozarks wine. Whether you try a new recipe or enjoy the wine in its original state, we're sure you're going to like it. Come out to the best winery at the Lake of the Ozarks and grab a few bottles of your favorite wine to enjoy during the holiday season!

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!

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573.317.0100

846 Winery Hills Estates

Linn Creek, MO 65052

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A Seven Springs Twist on Classic Christmas Dishes

All of us have our favorite Christmas dishes that we make and enjoy each year. Whether you love the Ham or the Cranberry sauce the most, each dish is an important part of the Christmas celebration. However, adding a secret ingredient to those classic dishes could make them the best you've ever had. Try these twists on some of our favorite Christmas dishes, using Seven Springs Winery wine as the secret ingredient!

Christmas Goose

Ingredients: 

• 1 (10 pound) whole Goose
• Sea Salt (to taste)
• 1/2 Orange
• 1/2 Lemon 
• 1/2 Granny Smith Apple
• 2 Tbsp Goose Fat
• 1 cup Cherries, pitted and halved
• 1 cup Seven Springs Blushing Springs wine
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger Root, grated
• 1/4 cup Thinly Sliced Green Onion 
• 1 Tbsp White Sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp Soy Sauce
• 1/2 cup Chicken Stock

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
2. Use a fork to prick the goose all over. Do not go into the meat, just through the skin. Season inside and out with sea salt, and stuff with the orange, lemon and apple.
3. Tie the wings behind the bird with cooking twine, place breast-side-down into a roasting pan and fill with 1/2 inch of water. 
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes and then remove from oven. 
5. Turn the goose breast-side-up, and prick the skin with a fork again.
6. Add water to the pan to bring the level back up to 1/2 inch.
7. Return the goose to the oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone reads 170 degrees F (about 2 hours). 
8. Remove from the oven and cover loosely with aluminum foil to let rest. 
9. Spoon 2 Tbsp of goose fat from the roasting pan into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir in the cherries and cook until they've softened and begun to release their juice (about 10 min).
10. Stir in the wine and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes and then stir in the ginger, green onion, sugar, soy sauce and chicken stock. 
11. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has reduced by half, or to your desired consistency (about 10 minutes). 
12. Serve the sauce alongside the goose. 

Recipe adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-goose-with-port-wine-cherry-sauce/

Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients: 

• 1 bottle Seven Springs Seven's Read Heaven wine
• 1 can Whole Cranberries in Sauce
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper

Directions: 

1. Pour the Seven's Red Heaven in a large pot. Let simmer and reduce down by 2/3. 
2. Add cranberries and sauce, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Continue simmering until it reaches the desired consistency. 

Plum Pudding

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup Seven Springs Pinot Noir wine
• 1/2 cup Brandy 
• 2 Eggs, beaten 
• 2/3 cup Molasses
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 3 tsp Baking Powder
• 3 1/2 cups Flour, plus 2 Tbsp
• 1 1/2 cups Raisins, finely chopped
• 1 cup Dates, chopped
• 1/2 cup Nuts, chopped
• 3 Tbsp Candied Orange, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups Apples, chopped
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
• 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg 
• Boiling Water 
• Nutmeg Sauce (recipe below)

Directions: 

1. Grease two 2-quart pudding molds. 
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, wine, brandy, eggs, molasses, salt, baking soda, baking powder and flour. Add raisins, dates, nuts, candied orange, apples, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. 
3. Fill each greased mold 1/2 full of batter. Cover tops of molds with lids or 2 layers of aluminum foil. 
4. In a large pot or roaster, place molds on trivets or a rack and add boiling water 2/3 up the side of the mold; bring rapidly to a boil. 
5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot or roaster and boil gently 4 to 4 1/2 hours (add more boiling water as necessary) or until fork comes out clean when put into center of pudding. 
6. Remove from heat and cool. Store in refrigerator, covered, until time to serve. 
7. To serve, steam for 1 hour before serving to heat thoroughly. Un-mold and serve hot with Nutmeg Sauce. 

Nutmeg Sauce: 
Ingredients: 

• 2/3 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Boiling Water
• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg

Directions: 

1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. 
2. Add boiling water and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes until ingredients are well blended. 

Recipe Adapted from: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Cake/plumpuddingTips.htm

Try adding the best wine at the Lake of the Ozarks to many of your favorite Christmas dishes!  Stop by our Lake of the Ozarks winery and pick up your bottles today.  You don't have much time before Christmas gets here.  Happy Holidays from Seven Springs Winery!

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!

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573.317.0100

846 Winery Hills Estates

Linn Creek, MO 65052

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