Staff Bios - Kathy Allen

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Kathy Allen
Tasting Room Greeter

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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Bill Braymer
Winery Owner

I was born in Kalamazoo Michigan and grew up loving all things that great lake state has to offer.... More
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Susan Braymer
Winery Owner

I was born in New Jersey and found my way to Michigan via Ann Arbor. I graduated with a degree from U of M... More
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Andrew Leppek
Tasting Room Manager

Hello! My name is Andrew Leppek.... More
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Will McCrory
Assistant Tasting Room Manager

I graduated from MSU where I studied supply chain management. ... More
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Ashley Samuel
Tasting Room Acting Manager

Hello! My name is Ashley, and I was born and raised in Traverse City. ... More
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Calla Braymer
Volunteer

I graduated with a BS from Grand Valley in 2018. Inbetween volunteering at Laurentide, I am pursuing online Early Childhood Education work.... More
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Rosy Braymer
Barktender

Rosita Chiquita Braymer, aka Rosy. RIP 1/28/2020 Much beloved and living in our hearts forever. ... More
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Milo
Barktender

Interview with Mr. M... More
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SPIKE
Bouncer

Tiny Terrier who appreciates great terroir.... More
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HARRIET
Licker Control

Wired, hairy terrier with little licker control...... More
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Customer Testimonials

"April 28, 2022 First visit after sampling some of the product from our Michigan By the Bottle Sipper Club shipments, and the wines are superb. A..."

"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..."

"Everyone was delightful and knowledgeable. The wine was excellent."

"Winery was beautiful. Tasting and info that went with it was great. Oh, and the wines are wonderful!"