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NO CRU NIGHT FRIDAY 8/30 - Wine Country Boil[[File:Bottling Line.mov|thumb]] | |||
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Wine Country Boil | |||
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Wonderful job everyone the Estate Club is full and we are on a waitlist again! Â | Wonderful job everyone the Estate Club is full and we are on a waitlist again! Â | ||
'''Current Tasting Menu''' | |||
[[2023 Stone Tower Winery Chardonnay|2023 Chardonnay]] | |||
[[2023 Stone Tower Winery Kristi Chardonnay|2023 Kristi Chardonnay]] | |||
[https://inaprosec.co/index.php/2023_Stone_Tower_Winery_Sauvignon_Blanc_Reserve 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve] | |||
[[2021 Wild Boar Cellars Malbec|2021 Wild Boar Malbec]] | |||
[[2022 Stone Tower Winery Fieldstone]] | |||
==== WINE UPDATES ==== | |||
As we near the end of both the Rosé and the Cabernet Franc we will be introducing the 2023 Maison Sanglier Pinot Noir to the menu, similarly to the 2022 this is a Vin de France. The Malbec has joined the tasting menu to replace the Cabernet Franc. We have also added the Kristi to the tasting menu which is always a fun way to highlight the stylistic differences of our Chardonnays! | |||
==== HARVEST GAME ==== | |||
As harvest is underway we wanted to add some extra fun to the mix! Whichever staff member is able to guess the closest to our final tonnage of fruit that we bring in this year will receive a prize from the production team! Submit your guesses by Friday, September 13th - no cheating or asking for hints from production! | |||
Here are some fun Stone Tower facts to help you determine your guess! | |||
95 acres under vine | |||
1 acre = 800-1500 vines per acre | |||
20-40 clusters per vine | |||
70-100 grapes per cluster | |||
0.2-0.4 lbs per cluster | |||
0.5-2 grams per grape | |||
2000 lbs = 1 ton | |||
==== CLUB CORNER ==== | |||
Angela had the great idea of introducing the Wine Club Corner! There are always questions about everything STW and wine in general so we thought it might fun to include a short note each week to help you all become even more familiar with our wine clubs, clubs in general and we will be throwing in a few fun random facts! In the weekly email we will include a few notes on a topic (mostly related to clubs).If there is a topic you all would like to learn more about or think would be interesting for the team please feel free to send us a note! | |||
How was the âWine Clubâ invented? | |||
Although mail-order services for wine can be traced back to 1910 the wine club structure as it is used today was not established until 1972. Bringing a whole new meaning to wine is the best medicine, the first official wine club membership was founded by a pharmacist who happened to acquire a liquor store. | |||
Paul Kalemikisrian Sr. started curating selections from CA wineries, he featured these selections in the liquor store and also detailed the selections in his newsletters⊠interest grew and the selections started selling. This subscription became The Wine of Month Club(WOMC) | |||
Much like the Tower Cru Signature Club the first selections for the WOMC included a red wine & a white wine. At Stone Tower we are able to offer a myriad of selections for our members. Each release is created with the members in mind taking into account the season, popularity of certain wines & variety within each club! | |||
'''Events is Hiring!''' | '''Events is Hiring!''' | ||
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Library Map Updated: '''8.15.24''' | Library Map Updated: '''8.15.24''' | ||
Revision as of 15:15, 29 August 2024
Mission Statement
To be the best at creating memorable wine experiences that inspire and enhance the lives of the people and community we serve
Core Values
Beat Everyones Expectations
True Excellence is Achieved by Continually Raising the Bar
True Success Only Comes With Integrity
Satisfied Customers Sign Our Checks
Team of âTop of Class Performersâ
Baseline For Every Decision
Is it fair to the customer? Is it fair to the employee? Is it fair to the company?
âThe basis for your decision making should be to give priority to customers, employees, and Stone Tower Winery â in that order. Be fair to all and you will not go wrong.â
-Mike and Kristi Huber, Owners
Updates
Upcoming Events
NO CRU NIGHT FRIDAY 8/30 - Wine Country Boil
Wine Club
White & Light August Release Officially Out!
The newest White & Light release is out and charged! Amazing selections of wine in this release!! We do have about 15 extra cases of Petit Manseng to sell if requested.
2023 Stone Tower Winery Kristi Chardonnay
2022 Stone Tower Winery Wente Chardonnay
2023 Estate Chardonnay (Stainless)
Red September Release Email Sent
The final Red Club release is scheduled for September 5th. Members of our Red Only Club have received an email alerting them of the release date and the wines that will be included. Some packs have been built in the Club Room for early pickups. Please read note below in regards to early pickup requests! The wines in the release include:
2x 2021 Wild Boar Cellars Cabernet Franc
2022 Stone Tower Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
2022 Stone Tower Winery South Fork
Early Pickup Requests
Early pickups must be confirmed by completing the "Modify Club" form. This form can be found on the home screen of every iPad in the tasting room! The new section should be used in the event a wine club member is picking up their release wines prior to the club release date. When you open the form you will see an option named "Early Pick-up" once you click this option the form will ask for member name, member email address & phone number. You all will just need to complete one question which asks for info regarding modifications to the wine selections & pick up date! Please make sure all fields listed are completed, and match the information on file! If you swap any wines, please ensure that you provide detailed notes of the exchanges and specify vintage (i.e. "23 SB SS" vs "SB").
The Estate Club is full!
Wonderful job everyone the Estate Club is full and we are on a waitlist again!
Current Tasting Menu
2022 Stone Tower Winery Fieldstone
WINE UPDATES
As we near the end of both the Rosé and the Cabernet Franc we will be introducing the 2023 Maison Sanglier Pinot Noir to the menu, similarly to the 2022 this is a Vin de France. The Malbec has joined the tasting menu to replace the Cabernet Franc. We have also added the Kristi to the tasting menu which is always a fun way to highlight the stylistic differences of our Chardonnays!
HARVEST GAME
As harvest is underway we wanted to add some extra fun to the mix! Whichever staff member is able to guess the closest to our final tonnage of fruit that we bring in this year will receive a prize from the production team! Submit your guesses by Friday, September 13th - no cheating or asking for hints from production!
Here are some fun Stone Tower facts to help you determine your guess!
95 acres under vine
1 acre = 800-1500 vines per acre
20-40 clusters per vine
70-100 grapes per cluster
0.2-0.4 lbs per cluster
0.5-2 grams per grape
2000 lbs = 1 ton
CLUB CORNER
Angela had the great idea of introducing the Wine Club Corner! There are always questions about everything STW and wine in general so we thought it might fun to include a short note each week to help you all become even more familiar with our wine clubs, clubs in general and we will be throwing in a few fun random facts! In the weekly email we will include a few notes on a topic (mostly related to clubs).If there is a topic you all would like to learn more about or think would be interesting for the team please feel free to send us a note!
How was the âWine Clubâ invented?
Although mail-order services for wine can be traced back to 1910 the wine club structure as it is used today was not established until 1972. Bringing a whole new meaning to wine is the best medicine, the first official wine club membership was founded by a pharmacist who happened to acquire a liquor store.
Paul Kalemikisrian Sr. started curating selections from CA wineries, he featured these selections in the liquor store and also detailed the selections in his newsletters⊠interest grew and the selections started selling. This subscription became The Wine of Month Club(WOMC)
Much like the Tower Cru Signature Club the first selections for the WOMC included a red wine & a white wine. At Stone Tower we are able to offer a myriad of selections for our members. Each release is created with the members in mind taking into account the season, popularity of certain wines & variety within each club!
Events is Hiring!
Our events team is currently hiring for 2 full time positions! With Olivia and Tyler both departing us on Labor Day Monday we are looking for full time event coordinators. If you are interested please email your cover letter and resume to Lauren@stonetowerwinery.com.
Harvest Update
Yesterday the team completed harvest of the Albariño! They have also made their way through the Pinot Noir, have picked the Chardonnay that will be utilized for sparkling, as well as a bit of Cabernet Franc that will be used for sparkling! Today we anticipate picking the Merlot that will be used in the Rosé before making our way into the whites next week with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Viognier!
Meet & Greet with James
Since I know many of you havenât had the pleasure of meeting the man at the helm of our talented cellar team, Monday, September 23rd we will be having a âmeet and greetâ with James in Wild Boar Hall at 6.30pm. James will provide a harvest update and Chef and his team will provide pizzas to be enjoyed. Please RSVP by Friday, September 13th.
Plates/Silverware TVTR
Hi team! Friendly reminder when guests are ordering food at the Tower View Tasting Room bar please ensure you send them on their way with the necessary utensils and plates so they are able to enjoy their food as soon as it arrives! Food runners, please take the opportunity at the table to ask if you can get anything out of their way (take the initiative to pre-bus) and ask if they need anything else!
Food Updates
TVTR Specials (no changes 8/9):
Smash Burger (Locksley cheddar, b&b pickles, house sauce, lettuce, onion, brioche bun, served with fries) $20
Warm Crab Dip (crab, chive, lemon, 3 cheese blend, served with house-made ciabatta) $25
Pistachio & Dill Pesto Burrata (sprouts, olive oil, maldon salt, balsamic, ciabatta) $17
Fried Goat Cheese (arugula, strawberry, black pepper jam, olive oil) $15
Herb Ricotta Raviolo (buerre blanc, pistachio, micro thyme, honey, maldon salt) $20
Beet and goat cheese salad- Spring Mix, Salt roasted Beets, Buttermilk dressing, goat cheese, Marcona almond, pickled onion
Peach panzanella salad- Roasted peaches, crouton, fresh mozzarella, arugula, sparkling vin, pickled onion
New Butters: Peach Tarragon, Salt | Shishito pepper, pimentone
Fried Green tomato BLT - Fried Green Tomato, pimento cheese, Butter lettuce, Dukes, Bacon, sourdough
New Farmers market - Peach, ricotta, pancetta, honey, Calabrian chili, pistachio
Crab and Corn - Crab, corn, cherry tomato, white sauce, old bay, chives
Elote Dip - Grilled Corn, Poblanos, onion, paprika, cotija cheese
Roasted carrot (TVTR only) - Whipped Feta, Roasted Carrot, honey, pistachio
Jam on the goat cheese, and charcuterie boards will change to peach tarragon
New seasonal cookie - Peach, white chocolate, macadamia nuts
Miscellaneous
Gift Cards are now in the TVTR office by the iPads, instead of the club room!!
Library Map Updated: 8.15.24
MISSING HOURS- SEND TO TEAM@STONETOWERWINERY.COM
Please ensure you are sending any missing hours at the end of each day. As a reminder, all hours must be entered by EOD Sunday of pay week. Any hours not entered at this time would not be able to accrue tips. Please send any ADP corrections to team@stonetowerwinery.com, not to individual managers. Thank you!
Saturday â August 31st, 2024
"Wine is sunlight, held together by water." - Galileo Galilei
Weather:
Sunset Sat:
SOMM:
EST:
SIG:
CT: Matt - 8 guests (2+6) @11AM
MOLGR:
HB Floor Manager: Chris (9-CL), Elizabeth (OFF), Alexander (10-CL)
TVTR Floor Manager: Lars (9 - 5), Megan (10:30 - GF), Miko (11 - CL)
Events:
BCR/VVB: Lisa and Bernie Wedding (5:30PM Ceremony; location TBD)
SUMMIT ROOM:
HARVEST BARN: Live Music w/ Joey Hafner 1-4pm
SPARKLING HOUSE:
WBH: Ron Wexler 60th Birthday Party (6PM - 12AM)
HARVEST BARN
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Greeter | |
| Main Bar | Amy H., Val, C.J. |
| Second Bar | Ann, Ed, Jess, Amy R |
| Marketplace | Betsy |
| Bar Back | |
| Pergolas | Danica, Blythe |
| Pergola Bar/ Club Section | |
| Pergola Support Staff | Aly, Tyler |
| Pop Up Bar Upstairs | |
| Gelato Truck | Becky |
| Dedicated Polisher | |
| Support Staff Training Shift | |
| AM Support Staff | Chris K. |
| DAYTIME Support Staff | Trevor, Adam, Salem, Hagan |
| PM Support Staff | Clara, Lindsay, Ben, Kevin |
TOWER VIEW
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Lead | Lars (9 - 5), Megan (10:30 - GF), Miko (11 - CL) |
| Road Greet*** | |
| Lead Greet & Float | Ashley (10) |
| Flex Float | |
| Market, Wine Expo | Sharon (10:30), Karla (12), Roman (10:30 - 6:30; Market Runner/Bussing) |
| Main Bar | **Matt (10, CT), Ameet (10), Switz (10), Rebecca P (10:30), Annie (11), Mary (11:30) |
| Tower | |
| BCR Bar | |
| Wild Boar Hall | Joe, Brad (11) *WBH will need to be cleared for Event @6PM |
| Club Room (Fulfillment) | |
| ***Training*** | |
| Somminar/Barrel Tasting | |
| Estate Exp | |
| Signature Experiences | |
| Harvest Hike | |
| **Cellar Tour | Matt - 8 guests (2+6) @11AM |
| AM Support Staff | Sloane (9:15 - 2:30; Wine/WC Stocking), Alexandra (9:15 - 2:30; Bar Stocking/Patio Set Up) |
| DAYTIME Support Staff | Roman (10:30 - 6:30; Market Runner/Bussing), Addison (11:30 - 7; Carts/Bussing/Restrooms), Owen (12:30 - CL; Bus Stations/Bussing/Restrooms) |
| PM Support Staff | Alexa (2 - CL; Bar Stocking), Camden (2 - CL; Wine/WC Stocking) |
| Support Staff (Training) | |
| Sunset Saturday | |
| Sun Sat Support Staff | |
| *set up market bar |
Sunday â September 1st, 2024
"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." Benjamin Franklin
Weather:
SOMM:
EST: *No Tours as of 8/29 11:08AM
SIG: *No Tours as of 8/29 11:08AM
CT: *No Tours as of 8/29 11:08AM
MOLGR:
HB Floor Manager: Chris (10-CL) Elizabeth (OFF), Alexander (9-GF)
TVTR Floor Manager: Lars (9 - 5), Megan (10 - 6), Miko (11 - CL)
EVENTS:
SPARKLING HOUSE:
BCR/VVB: Wedding (Ceremony 5PM @Hillside)
SUMMIT ROOM:
HARVEST BARN: Live Music w/ Dave Mininberg 1-4pm
HARVEST BARN
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Greeter | |
| Main Bar | Amy H, C.J., Ed |
| Second Bar | Kim, Betsy, Amy R. |
| Marketplace | Becky |
| Bar Back | |
| Pergolas | Ann, Blythe |
| Pergola Bar/ Club Section | |
| Pergola Support Staff | Hagan, Clara |
| Pop Up Bar Upstairs | |
| Gelato Truck | Lilly |
| Dedicated Polisher | |
| Support Staff Training Shift | |
| AM Support Staff | Aly |
| DAYTIME Support Staff | Adam, Ben, Tyler |
| PM Support Staff | Chris K, Salem, Kennedy, James |
TOWER VIEW
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Lead | Lars (9 - 5), Megan (10 - 6), Miko (11 - CL) |
| Road Greet | |
| Lead Greet | Ashley (11) |
| Flex Float | Claire (10:30) |
| Market/Wine Expo | Rebecca P (10:30), Sarah G (11), *Roman (10:30 - 6:30; Market Set Up/Runner/Bussing) |
| Main Bar | Switz (9:30), Tessa (10), Christine (10), Diane (10), Brad (10:30) |
| Wild Boar Hall | Bob (10), Karla (11) |
| Club Room (Fulfillment) | |
| Tower | Sharon (11:30) |
| SOMM/Barrel Tasting | |
| Estate Experiences | *No Tours as of 8/29 11:08AM |
| Sig Experiences | *No Tours as of 8/29 11:08AM |
| Harvest Hike | |
| **Cellar Tour | *No Tours as of 8/29 11:08AM |
| AM Support Staff | Kayla (9:15 - 2:30; Bar Stocking/Patio Set Up, Wilson (9:15 - 2:30 Wine/WC Stocking) |
| Daytime Support Staff | Roman (10:30 - 6:30; Market Set Up/Runner/Bussing), Perla (11:30 - 7; Bus Stations/Bussing), Maya (12:30 - CL; Food Running Focus/Bussing) |
| PM Support Staff | Alexa (2 - CL; Bar Stocking), Gaby (2 - CL; Wine/WC Stocking) |
| SUPPORT STAFF TRAINING | |
| Food Runner | |
| *Set Up Market | Roman |