Staff Bios - Kathy Allen

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Kathy Allen
Senior Staff

I have been in the tasting room since 2013 and I love it. I get to meet people from all over and talk to them about Laurentide wine. Every day is a new adventure in exploring people's love of wine.

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Susan Braymer
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Andrew Leppek
Assistant Tasting Room Manager

I'm a recent CMU graduate who's passion for beer to events has led me to Laurentide. I'm excited to get to know each of these wines on a higher level.... More
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Calla Braymer
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I graduated from Grand Valley this spring and have retained a continuing interest in hospitality... More
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Mary Nixon
Staff

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Camilla Medel-Mayer
Staff

Four years ago I retired after 18 years in the Public School system in Mid-Michigan. I've been vacationing in the... More
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Barb Gluszewski
Staff

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Rosy Braymer
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Rosita Chiquita Braymer, aka Rosy. I am a native of Wisconsin (hail all cheese & wine pairings)... More
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Customer Testimonials

"Awesome experience at Laurentide! Intelligent staff who didn't rush our experience. We will definitely be back in the summer!"

"My top of the list We have been going to the greater Traverse area for years going up and down the peninsulas. Some how missed this location unt..."

"Very personable, real people... great wine to go with it!"

"Great wines and service! We happened to walk in behind a large and unexpected group that was also there for a wine tasting. The owner was behind..."