Staff Bios - Will McCrory

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Will McCrory
Assistant Tasting Room Manager

I graduated from MSU where I studied supply chain management. I found a passion for wine in an elective class where I learned the history of wine and science of wine, as well as tasting quite a few. Coming up to Leelanau for many years I always enjoyed going to wineries and walking through the vineyards. It wasn’t ‘til I was older that I learned how special Leelanau’s wines are. To me wine is best enjoyed with good food and better people. My favorite wine is the Fume Blanc which I like to pair with cheese and my mother's grilled white fish.

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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!"

"Summer and Fall wine tours Be sure to make this a stop on your tour. It is a delightful place featuring a pleasant environment, courteous and fu..."

"Knowledgeable and friendly people, great wines, beautiful tasting room and did I say great wines."

"Such a wonderful experience! Loved every wine I tasted. True quality. Thank you Ben, Bill and Susan for making our visit so special. Looking forw..."