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
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 has 3 openings!
Current Tasting Menu (UPDATED 8/29)
2022 Stone Tower Winery Fieldstone
WINE UPDATES 8/29
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!
MEET & GREET WITH JAMES
Since I know many of you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting the man at the helm of our talented cellar team, Monday, September 23rd we will be having a “meet and greet” 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.
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
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!
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!
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 – September 21st, 2024
"Wine is sunlight, held together by water." - Galileo Galilei
Weather:
Sunset Sat: 34 covers
SOMM:
EST: Joe - 8 guests (4+2+2) @12PM
SIG: Kevin - 8 guests (2+2+2+2) @11:30AM
CT: Matt - 4 guests @11AM
Andrew Osbourne Exp: Kevin - 17 guests @2PM
MOLGR:
HB Floor Manager: Chris (10-GF), Elizabeth (9-GF), Alexander (OFF)
TVTR Floor Manager:
Events:
BCR/VVB: Elizabeth and Andrew Wedding (5:30PM Hillside)
SUMMIT ROOM: Zoetis Educational Meeting (9AM - 3PM)
HARVEST BARN: Live Music w/ Laura Cashman 1-4pm; Siva Anniversary Party (7PM - 11PM)
SPARKLING HOUSE:
WBH:
HARVEST BARN
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Greeter | |
| Main Bar | C.J., Amy H, Ed |
| Second Bar | Jess, Jenna, Julie |
| Marketplace | Amy R. |
| Bar Back | Kristin (T2) |
| Pergolas | Dawn, Kerri |
| Pergola Bar/ Club Section | Ann |
| Pergola Support Staff | Chris K., Abigail |
| Pop Up Bar Upstairs | |
| Gelato Truck | Ben |
| Dedicated Polisher | |
| Support Staff Training Shift | |
| AM Support Staff | Hagan |
| DAYTIME Support Staff | Trevor, Adam, Kevin |
| PM Support Staff | Jonathan |
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 | Ashley (10:30), Madison (12) |
| Main Bar | Joe, Kevin, Maureen (10:30), Rich (10:30), Mary (11), Jess (1:00), Sharon (1:30), Christian (2) |
| Tower | Matt (10, CT) |
| BCR Bar | |
| Wild Boar Hall | Julie (10), Ameet (10) |
| Club Room (Fulfillment) | |
| ***Training*** | |
| Somminar/Barrel Tasting | |
| Estate Exp | Joe - 8 guests (4+2+2) @12PM |
| Signature Experiences | Kevin - 8 guests (2+2+2+2) @11:30AM |
| Andrew Osbourne Exp | Kevin - 16 guests @2PM |
| **Cellar Tour | Matt - 4 guests @11AM |
| AM Support Staff | Owen (9:15 - 2:30, Wine/WC Stocking), Kayla (9:15 - 2:30, Bar Stocking/Patio Set Up) |
| DAYTIME Support Staff | Perla (10:30 - 6:30, Bus Stations/Bussing Focus/Restrooms), Camden (11:30 - 7, Carts/Food Running/Restrooms) |
| PM Support Staff | Roman (12:30 - 8, Market Runner/Bussing Focus), Alexandria (2 - 7:30, Food Running/Bussing), Gaby (5 - CL, Wine/WC Stocking), Alexa (5 - CL Bar Stocking) |
| Support Staff (Training) | |
| Sunset Saturday | Mary (11), Madison (12), Jess (12:30), Sharon (1:30), Christian (2), Blythe (5) |
| Sun Sat Support Staff | Camden (11:30 - 7), Roman (12:30 - 8), Alexandria (2 - 7:30), Gaby (5 - CL), Alexa (5 - CL) |
| *set up market bar |
Sunday – September 22nd, 2024
"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." Benjamin Franklin
Weather:
SOMM:
EST:
SIG:
CT:
MOLGR:
HB Floor Manager: Chris (9-GF) Elizabeth (10-CL), Alexander (OFF)
TVTR Floor Manager:
EVENTS:
SPARKLING HOUSE:
BCR/VVB: Shuo and Jack Wedding (5:30PM Hillside)
SUMMIT ROOM: Orme Baby Shower (12:45PM - 4:15PM)
HARVEST BARN: Live Music w/ Deane & Eric 1-4pm
HARVEST BARN
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Greeter | |
| Main Bar | Amy H, C.J., Val |
| Second Bar | Ed, Kim, Daniela |
| Marketplace | Amy R. |
| Bar Back | |
| Pergolas | Tasha, Ann |
| Pergola Bar/ Club Section | |
| Pergola Support Staff | Lilly |
| Pop Up Bar Upstairs | |
| Gelato Truck | Brooklyn |
| Dedicated Polisher | |
| Support Staff Training Shift | |
| AM Support Staff | Kennedy, Tyler |
| DAYTIME Support Staff | Trevor, Adam, Hagan |
| PM Support Staff | Chris K., Kevin |
TOWER VIEW
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Lead | Lars (9 - 5), Megan (10:30 - GF), Miko (11 - CL) |
| Road Greet | |
| Lead Greet | |
| Flex Float | |
| Market/Wine Expo | Grace (11), Roman (11 - 7, Market Running/Stocking/Bussing) |
| Main Bar | Kevin (EST), Karen (10, SIGEX), Claire (10:30), Brad (10:30), Julie (10:30), Maureen (2) |
| Wild Boar Hall | Bob (10) |
| Club Room (Fulfillment) | |
| Tower | |
| SOMM/Barrel Tasting | |
| Estate Experiences | Kevin - 7 guests (2+2+3) @12PM |
| Sig Experiences | Karen (10) - 6 guests (2+4) @11:30AM |
| Harvest Hike | |
| **Cellar Tour | Miko - 2 guests @12PM |
| AM Support Staff | Alexa (9:15 - 2:30, Bar Stocking/Patio Set Up), Wilson (9:15 - 2:30, Wine/WC Stocking) |
| Daytime Support Staff | Addison (10:30 - 4:30, Bus Stations/Food Running/Bussing), Roman (11 - 7, Market Running/Stocking/Bussing), Owen (11:30 - 7, Carts/Bussing/Restrooms) |
| PM Support Staff | Perla (12:30 - CL, Bar Stocking/Restrooms), Sloane (2 - CL, Wine/WC Stocking) |
| SUPPORT STAFF TRAINING | |
| Food Runner | |
| *Set Up Market |