Just north of Jefferson City, Missouri, perched on a bluff overlooking a lake and a stone's throw from Highway 54 is the Summit Lake Winery (www.summitlakewinery.com ). The dark red building near Holts Summit beckons as motorists travel along the highway. Its hard to resist the urge to pull off for few minutes when you see the winery with its white porch and stone patio.
Among its offerings are a nice menu of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and soups, punctuated with a special or two. They also offer non-alcoholic beverages and beers for those who do not drink wine [they don't know what they are missing] or have been chosen as the designated driver that day [God bless them, everyone!].
For those who do drink wine, however, are several nice choices, including one of the most unique white wines I have ever sampled. The Callaway Bluff is a blend of Vidal Blanc and Muscat grapes. So this semi-dry white wine offers a crisp, clean taste in which you may detect floral aromas and citrus flavors. Nice!
But wait! As you are enjoying the crisp, clean taste, here comes the light finish with a touch of sweetness. Wow! Now, I have long since learned that I cannot do much sweetness. I have to have my semi-dry and dry [and maybe super dry] wines. But I am glad the nice young lady at the tasting counter explained Callaway Bluff and gently enticed me to try it. The touch of muscat that only joins the party at the end, is delightful!
If you are headed to the State Capital, leave yourself an extra hour or so to experience the Lake Summit Winery and their wines.
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