Gameplans
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 “Top of Class Performers”
Baseline For Every Decision
Is it fair to the customer? Is it fair to the employee? Is it fair to the company?
“The basis for your decision making should be to give priority to customers, employees, and Stone Tower Winery — in that order. Be fair to all and you will not go wrong.”
-Mike and Kristi Huber, Owners
Updates
Upcoming Events
Sunset Saturday 9/21
Wine Club
October Estate Club Release Available!
The final Estate Club release is officially out! Sunset Saturday this weekend will be a release party for our Estate Club members! There are about 60 custom orders, which are located in the front part of the Club room. The wines in the release include:
6 x 2022 Estate Wind Swept Hill
6 x 2022 Stone Tower Estate Hogback Mountain
The Estate Club has 2 openings!
Wine Club Pick Ups
Friendly reminder that it is IMPERATIVE that you remember to mark a club pick up as “picked up” when you give it to the member. Failure to do so can result in us giving away wine. To that extent, we have had several members notify us that they had previously done their pick-up up and when they next came in a staff member insisted they had one and gave them an additional pick-up. Obviously we can avoid this by doing the right steps at pick-up, but in the event a guest tells you they don't believe they have a pick-up or already picked up, trust them and mark it as picked up.
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").
Current Tasting Menu (UPDATED 10/4)
2022 Stone Tower Winery Fieldstone
WINE UPDATES 10/4
We have made the switch to the 2021 Wild Boar Chardonnay (stainless). We expect this to just last the weekend, and it will be replaced with the 2023 Sycolin Creek next week. Additionally, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve was added to the menu.
No change to the tasting menu.
HARVEST UPDATE
The vineyard crew has completed the 2024 harvest from the Estate! The last of the Cabernet Sauvignon came in this week and has been processed by James and his crew. Still plenty of work remaining as the production team continues to work through fermentation and begins racking into barrels!
Here are some fun Stone Tower facts about Harvest:
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
What does it take to sign-up a new member
- Most members visit a winery 3-4 times before joining the winery club. Think of all the first time visitors you all sign-up…way to beat expectations!!
- Potential members visiting these days are looking for something very different from previous generations, they want a story something unique which puts Stone Tower and you all in the perfect spot!
- Our guests love learning about the history of the property, the Huber family and their passion for wine & creating memorable experiences. The stories that you all have shared about why you choose & continuing to choose to work at Stone Tower is exciting for guests!
Length of membership?
- The average wine club member stays in a club for 31.8 months, the average Stone Tower member is a member for 30 months but we do have members that have been a part of the Stone Tower community for 11 YEARS!! That is amazing!
- A little over one fourth of the Estate Club has been in the club since it was founded in July of 2017
Why do our members love the Tower Cru, Estate & Cellar Club
- Spectacular views!
- The wines & food offerings! Stone Tower wines are only distributed to a select few local restaurants and only certain wines are made available, Stone Tower wines are not sold in stores. Since the wines are exclusively available on the property, members have exclusive access to the wines, the wines are being set aside just for them!
- The people!! The number of instances that we have received an email or call from an elated member with a wonderful story about one of you all is pretty frequent. Our members love being a part of this community!
- Cru Night! Most wineries do not offer extended hours and it is a lovely way for them to enjoy themselves here at the end of a work week.
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.
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!
Miscellaneous
Gift Cards are now in the TVTR office by the iPads, instead of the club room!!
Library Map Updated: 8.30.24
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 – October 5th, 2024
"Wine is sunlight, held together by water." - Galileo Galilei
Weather:
Sunset Sat: 42ppl
SOMM:
EST: 13ppl(5+4+2+2)@12pm
SIG: 14ppl(3+2+9)@11:30am
CT: 12ppl(10+2)@1pm
MOLGR:
HB Floor Manager: Chris (11-CL), Elizabeth (9-5), Alexander (10-GF)
TVTR Floor Manager: MKO (9 - 5), LRZ(10:30 - GF), MGN(2 - CL)
Events:
BCR/VVB: Kelli and Alberto Wedding, Bride and Brunch in Farmhouse, Groom in BCR@2pm, Hillside Ceremony@5pm, Rain Plan Ballroom
SUMMIT ROOM: 8am-2pm Sarah and Kerigan Micro Wedding after 10:30am Stone Stage Ceremony
HARVEST BARN: Live Music w/ Jason Teach 1-4pm
SPARKLING HOUSE:
WBH:
Virginia Room: Zack Levenson after 11am Faux Tour
HARVEST BARN
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Greeter | |
| Main Bar | Amy H, Val, C.J. |
| Second Bar | Blythe, Ed, Daniela, Amy R. |
| Marketplace | Becky |
| Bar Back | |
| Pergolas | Dawn, Ann |
| Pergola Bar/ Club Section | Sienna |
| Pergola Support Staff | Ben, Aly |
| Pop Up Bar Upstairs | |
| Gelato Truck | Jonathan |
| Dedicated Polisher | |
| Support Staff Training Shift | |
| AM Support Staff | Adam |
| DAYTIME Support Staff | Trevor, Colin, Kennedy, Salem |
| PM Support Staff | Kevin, Chris K. |
TOWER VIEW
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Lead | Miko (9 - 5), Lars (10:30 - GF), Megan (2 - CL) |
| Road Greet*** | |
| Lead Greet | |
| Flex Float | |
| Market, Wine Expo | Stephen (10:30), Sharon (12:30), Roman (12:30 -Market, Bussing) |
| Main Bar | Christine (10), **Diane (10, CT), Ameet (10), Matt (10), Rebecca Polk (10:30), Christian (12), Tessa (2), Rich (5), Brad (5) |
| Tower | |
| BCR Bar | |
| Wild Boar Hall | Bob (10:30), Mary (10:30) |
| Club Room (Fulfillment) | |
| ***Training*** | |
| Somminar/Barrel Tasting | |
| Estate Exp | 13ppl(5+4+2+2)@12pm- Joe |
| Signature Experiences | 14ppl(3+2+9)@11:30- Kevin |
| Andrew Osbourne Exp | |
| **Cellar Tour | 12ppl(10+2)@1pm- Diane |
| AM Support Staff | Wilson (9:15 - 2:30, Wine/WC Stocking), Owen??? |
| DAYTIME Support Staff | Perla (10:30 - 6:30, Restrooms, Food Running [set QR Codes with setup]), Camden (11:30-7:00, Bus Stations/Carts, Bussing Focus/Restrooms), |
| PM Support Staff | Roman (12:30 -Market, Bussing), Kayla (2 - 7:30, Bar Stocking, Food Running/Bussing), Sadie??? (2-7:30, Wine Stocking, Food Running/Bussing), James (2 - 8, WBH Focus) |
| Support Staff (Training) | |
| Sunset Saturday | Megan, Christian, Sharon, Tessa, Rich, Brad |
| Sun Sat Support Staff | Alexa (bussing, stocking, food running, closing), Gaby (bussing, stocking, food running, closing) |
| *set up market bar |
Sunday – October 6th, 2024
"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." Benjamin Franklin
Weather:
SOMM:
EST: 8ppl@12pm
SIG: 11ppl@11:30
CT: 12ppl@11am, 2ppl@12pm, 7ppl@1pm
MOLGR:
HB Floor Manager: Chris (9-5) Elizabeth (11-CL), Alexander (10-GF)
TVTR Floor Manager: LRZ(9 - 5), MKO(11 - CL)
EVENTS:
SPARKLING HOUSE:
BCR/VVB: Alyssa and Noah Wedding; Bride in Farmhouse@9:15 and Farmhouse Brunch, Groom in BCR@2pm, Ceremony: Pond@4:30pm, Rain Plan Ballroom
SUMMIT ROOM: Gleason 70th Birthday; 2pm-5pm
HARVEST BARN: Live Music w/ Scott Clark 1-4pm
HARVEST BARN
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Greeter | |
| Main Bar | Amy H, C.J.,Val |
| Second Bar | Ed, Jenna, Daniela, Amy R. |
| Marketplace | Kristin |
| Bar Back | |
| Pergolas | Tasha, Ann |
| Pergola Bar/ Club Section | |
| Pergola Support Staff | Chris K. |
| Pop Up Bar Upstairs | |
| Gelato Truck | Emma |
| Dedicated Polisher | |
| Support Staff Training Shift | |
| AM Support Staff | Aly, Colin |
| DAYTIME Support Staff | Trevor, Adam, Tyler, Lilly |
| PM Support Staff | Kennedy, Salem, Brooklyn |
TOWER VIEW
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Lead | Lars (9 - 5), MKO (11 - CL) |
| Road Greet | |
| Lead Greet | |
| Flex Float | |
| Market/Wine Expo | Ashley (11), Hilary (12), Roman (11:30-7, Market, Bussing, Restrooms) |
| Main Bar | **Christine (10, CT), Rebecca Polk (10:30), Brad (10:30), Grace (10:30), Maureen (2) |
| Wild Boar Hall | Bob (10), Julie (11) |
| Club Room (Fulfillment) | |
| Tower | |
| SOMM/Barrel Tasting | |
| Estate Experiences | 8ppl (4+2+2)@12pm- Diane |
| Sig Experiences | 11ppl (2+2+3+4)@11:30am- Kevin |
| Harvest Hike | |
| **Cellar Tour | 3X: 12ppl@11am; 2ppl@12pm; 7ppl (5+2)@1pm- Christine |
| AM Support Staff | Alex(9:15 - 2:30, Bar Stocking/Patio Set Up, Food Running [make sure QR Code Orders have Set-Ups]), Perla (9:15 - 2:30, Wine/WC Stocking/Restrooms) |
| Daytime Support Staff | Sloane (10:30 - 4:30, Bus Stations/Carts/Bussing), Roman (11:30-7, Market, Bussing, Restrooms) |
| PM Support Staff | Alexandra (12:30 - Food Running [make sure QR code orders have set-ups]), Alexa (2 -Wine/WC Stocking, Trash), Addison (2-CL WBH Focus, Restrooms), James (2-Cl, Bussing, Bus-Stations, Carts, Bar-Stocking |
| SUPPORT STAFF TRAINING | |
| Food Runner | |
| *Set Up Market |