tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051495444070827812012-02-16T06:30:28.907-08:00Upcoming news, wine facts and information from Seven Springs Winery located at The Lake of the Ozarks.Seven Springs Wineryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907462010733299772noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-505149544407082781.post-80789051227843857792010-07-23T13:39:00.000-07:002010-07-23T13:47:11.141-07:00Try this refreshing recipe at your next gathering! <br /><br />Lemon Lime Sparkler<br /><br />Ingredients:<br />10-12 mint leaves<br />1 oz vodka<br />1 oz sweet and sour mix<br />4 oz Seven Springs Winery Muscato Sparkling (chilled)<br />1 lemon wedge<br />1 lime wedge<br /><br />Directions: Put the lemon and lime wedges in a cocktail shaker and muddle with half the mint leaves. Add vodka, sweet and sour mix and ice cubes. Stir until cool. Pour contents into a highball glass, then top it up with the Muscato Sparkling. Stir and garnish with the remaining mint leaves.Seven Springs Wineryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907462010733299772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-505149544407082781.post-21479814354284125742010-06-02T09:13:00.000-07:002010-06-02T09:14:16.558-07:00Wine Marinade<br />3/4 cup dry white wine (Chardonel or Vidal) <br />4 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel <br />1/3 cup lemon juice <br />3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 3/4 teaspoon dried dill <br />3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil <br />3 cloves garlic, minced <br />4 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard <br />3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper <br />1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt <br />6 4-ounce skinless fish fillets, 1 inch thick (salmon, swordfish)<br /> <br /><br />Combine wine, lemon peel, lemon juice, snipped fresh or dried dill, olive oil, garlic, mustard, black pepper, and salt in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake to mix. <br />Place fish fillets in a shallow baking dish and pour the dressing over top. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning once.<br />Grill fish fillets on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 8 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork, carefully turning once halfway through grilling.<br />Garnish with chopped fresh dill if available.<br />(recipe adapted from Better Homes & Gardens)Seven Springs Wineryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907462010733299772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-505149544407082781.post-42685950980059859432010-02-24T09:33:00.000-08:002010-02-24T11:19:35.019-08:00A friend of ours on Facebook just asked this question. I liked it so much I decided to include it in our blog.<br /><br />To let wine "breathe" is just exposing it to air. <br /><br />Letting a wine breathe is most important for young, red wine. Elderly, more expensive wine will not benefit from oxidization. One 15 years or older has already mellowed.<br /><br />The more air the wine is exposed to, the more the tannins,(the puckering, dry feeling,) will mellow & smooth out and the fruit will come forward.<br /><br />The easiest and quickest solution is to buy a wine aerator, like the one we use (and sell) at Seven Springs. The aerator forces air into the wine which cuts back on the waiting time.<br /><br />If you do not have an aerator handy, pour your wine into a glass, about 3/4 full. Wine left uncorked, in the bottle will not get as much breathing room and be able to oxidize.<br /><br />A general rule of thumb is about the time it takes to eat dinner. If the wine is very tannic it could be best to let it breathe for 1-2 hours. <br /><br />We don't suggest to let the wine breathe longer than 5-6 hours. The oxygen will continue to deteriorate the wine and the flavors will be flat and dull. <br /><br />Thank you for the question Dawn!Seven Springs Wineryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907462010733299772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-505149544407082781.post-75663814839709983132010-02-19T10:30:00.000-08:002010-02-19T10:33:19.501-08:00So, we're a day late, but why not celebrate this weekend?<br /><br />February 18 is National Drink Wine Day! <br /><br />Pop the cork on your favorite bottle and celebrate!Seven Springs Wineryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907462010733299772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-505149544407082781.post-20509863288184723402010-02-12T11:20:00.000-08:002010-02-12T11:29:22.130-08:00When you think of Valentine's Day, you think of chocolate. <br /><br />Wine is the perfect complement to round our your Valentine's Day celebration.<br /><br />The best thing to remember when pairing wine and chocolate is choosing a wine that will stand up to the thick, rich chocolate flavor. Look for a combination of powerful fruit, big tannins and acidity. Something sparkling will work too.<br /><br />If you like a bold red, try our Norton or Pinot Noir. <br />If you like something on the sweeter side try our Muscato Sparkling.<br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day!Seven Springs Wineryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907462010733299772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-505149544407082781.post-48075200253231363332010-02-09T07:39:00.000-08:002010-02-09T07:41:42.142-08:00Welcome to our new Seven Springs Winery blog!<br /><br />We will include upcoming Seven Springs news, wine facts, information and helpful tips.<br /><br />Visit our website at www.sevenspringswinery.comSeven Springs Wineryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907462010733299772noreply@blogger.com0