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The Best Wine Books

I love to read. It relaxes me before bed and allows me to stop my brain from circling around all the stresses and tasks I am juggling. I also learn so much from reading both fiction and non-fiction. I am always looking for both good characters and an… Read more
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Savoring the Sip: A Guide to Mindful Wine Drinking in Michigan

In recent years, the conversation around alcohol has shifted from moderation to abstinence and back again. Some reports suggest that enjoying any amount of alcohol may increase the risk of cancer and heart disease, while other research challenges th… Read more
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Veritas Estate Winery 2023 Wines

Winemakers Notes I am committed to making European Style dry wines from the best grapes in the Lake Michigan Shore American Viticultural Area. My Ph.D. in environmental microbiology and chemistry informs my winemaking choices, while my training throu… Read more
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Veritas Estate Winery 2024 Wines

Winemakers Notes Winemakers Notes We are so excited by the potential of our 2024 wines! The Riesling, Hummingbird Vignoles, and Reserve Blaufränkisch are age-worthy wines that will improve with time in your cellar. Enjoy a bottle now and save one or… Read more
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Vintage Inn Cinnamon Sugar Mini Muffins

Vintage Inn Cinnamon Sugar Mini Muffins Cinnamon sugar coated donuts are my favorite type of donut. These simple muffins have an extra special crispy edge and taste like a donut hole without the mess of deep frying or air frying - the bake up quickl… Read more
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Must Visit Wineries in and Around South Haven!

The Lake Michigan shoreline is well known for its beauty, the water, the lighthouses, the sand, and wine! Wine? In South Haven? You bet. The Van Buren County area is abundantly blessed with the perfect growing conditions for wines of all styles. To g… Read more
A plate with a piece of prk cooked perfectly on top of a bed of mashed potatoes, garnished with greens and vegetables, and drizzled with a bright red sauce around it

Mangalitsa Pork

Mangalitsa Pigs are a heritage breed of pig that originated in Hungary. They are known for their coat of thick curly hair and for the high fat content of their meat. Mangalitsa pigs were almost extinct in 1980, but breeding efforts in Europe and the… Read more
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Top 5 Hikes Near South Haven

Your Vintage Inn B&B room is booked, the car is packed, the pets are cared for, and the Lake Michigan shoreline weather is calling. But what to do first? There are so many sights to see in South Haven and you can’t go wrong with any sightsee… Read more
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English Muffin Recipe

Vintage Inn English Muffin Recipe English Muffins are the basis of so many delicious breakfasts here at the Vintage Inn. Especially for Chef Tim's famous Eggs Benedict! We also make them in various sizes so we have Mini English Muffins for starters … Read more
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Our Vision for the Vintage Inn at Veritas Estate

  We have so much work to do to realize our vision for the Vintage Inn at Veritas Estate! The farmhouse and property are so beautiful. When I first set foot in the house I could feel the 100 years of history in the house and the tremendous c… Read more