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
Ski Gondola Flights: available starting Nov 14th
Turkey Trek: Nov 27th
Sparkling SOMMinar: Dec 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd (sold out!)
Pancakes with Santa: Dec 15th
Wine Club
Signature Club Release Available!
This weekend is Signature Club release weekend! The wines are as follows
2023 Chardonnay Reserve
2023 Viognier Reserve
2022 Sanglier Noble
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
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 11/29)
2023 Stone Tower Winery Sycolin Creek
2022 Maison Sanglier Pinot Noir
2021 Stone Tower Winery Nebbiolo
WINE UPDATES 11/29
Changes to the menu, full list is below (no change to sparkling wines):
WHITE & ROSÉ WINE:
2021 Stone Tower Winery Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
2023 Stone Tower Winery Chardonnay Reserve
2023 Stone Tower Winery Sycolin Creek
RED WINE:
2023 Maison Sanglier Pinot Noir Vin de France
2022 Wild Boar Cellars Sanglier Noble
2021 Stone Tower Winery Nebbiolo
2022 Stone Tower Winery Hogback Mountain
MENU UPDATES
Main Menu:
Harvest Salad: baby kale, goat cheese, curried pepitas, roasted butternut squash, pickled onions (replaced Peach Panzanella Salad)
Season Cookies: blueberry oatmeal, macadamia nuts, tahini
Farmer's Market Pizza: Farmer John's butternut squash, white sauce, sage pesto, maple syrup, walnuts
Short Rib Pizza: braised short rib, Beachwood apples, white sauce, caramelized onions, bleu cheese, balsamic, arugula (replaced Crab & Corn Pizza)
Full Specials Menu (no change this week):
Warm Crab Dip (no change)
Fried Goat Cheese: apple butter, arugula
Fried Brussel Sprouts: romesco, goat cheese, hazelnut, maldon salt
Burrata: sage walnut pesto, arugula, ciabatta
Smash Burger (no change)
Fried Chicken Sandwich: pimento cheese, house pickles, honey mustard, lettuce
Lamb Ragout: braised lamb shank, ragout, dill pappardelle, mascarpone
Short Rib: pea puree, cream spinach, sage demi
Seared Salmon: fried fingerling potatoes, sautéed green beans, dill beurre blanc, mustard dressing
Elote Dip and Roasted Carrots removed from menu
CLUB CORNER
Updating declines
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ek_6mSrr_r62L_mPxV3NbU7nENatw1U0/view
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.
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!
Friday - December 6th, 2024 Cru Night
Weather:
Winter Winery Exp:
SIG:
CT:
SGFR:
MOLGR:
HB Floor Manager:
TVTR Floor Manager: Miko (9-5), Megan (11-7), Lars (4-Close)
Events:
BCR/VVB:
SUMMIT ROOM:
HARVEST BARN:
SPARKLING HOUSE:
WBH:
TOWER VIEW
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Leads | Miko (9 - 5), Megan (11 - 7), Lars (4-CL) |
| Lead Greet | |
| Flex Float | |
| Market & Wine Expo | |
| Main Bar | Rebecca Polk (10:30), Karen (10:30), Nathan (12-8), Ed (1:30-9:30), Tessa (4:30), Claire (5), Jack (5) |
| Wild Boar Hall | |
| Tower | |
| BCR Bar | |
| Somminar/Barrel Tasting | |
| Winter Winery Exp | |
| Signature Experiences | |
| ***Ski Gondola Flight Reservation | |
| **Cellar Tour | |
| AM Support Staff | |
| Daytime Support Staff | Roman (12:30) |
| PM Support Staff | Alexa (3), Gaby (3), Addison (5) |
| CRU | Lars, Nathan, Ed, Tessa, Claire, Jack |
Saturday – December 7th, 2024
"Wine is sunlight, held together by water." - Galileo Galilei
Weather:
Sunset Sat:
SOMM:
Winter Winery Exp: Joe - 7 guests (4+3) @12PM
SIG: Switz - 7 guests (4+3)@11:30AM
CT: Christine - 2 guests @1PM
SGFR: Ashley - 11AM; 11:30AM; 12PM; 2PM; 2:30PM; 3PM
MOLGR: 11 guests @11AM
HB Floor Manager: Chris (10-CL), Elizabeth (9-5), Alexander (11-CL)
TVTR Floor Manager: Lars (9 - 5), Miko (10:30-GF), Megan, (11 - CL)
Events:
BCR/VVB: Socash & Hicks Wedding (Ballroom Ceremony @4PM)
SUMMIT ROOM: Sharon Briskman (11AM - 2PM); Catherine Wooley Birthday (3PM - 6PM);
HARVEST BARN: Gupta Birthday (7PM - 10PM)
SPARKLING HOUSE: CFC Holiday Party (3PM - 12AM)
WBH:
HARVEST BARN
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Greeter | |
| Main Bar | C.J., Ed, Kerri |
| Second Bar | Betsy, Kristin, Jenna |
| Marketplace | Val |
| Bar Back | |
| Pergolas | |
| Pergola Bar/ Club Section | |
| Pergola Support Staff | |
| Pop Up Bar Upstairs | Dawn |
| Gelato Truck | |
| Dedicated Polisher | |
| Support Staff Training Shift | |
| AM Support Staff | Tyler |
| DAYTIME Support Staff | Hagan, Adam, Aly, Chris K. |
| PM Support Staff | Kevin, Salem, Clara |
TOWER VIEW
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Leads | Lars (9 - 5), Miko (10:30-GF), Megan (11 - CL) |
| Lead Greet | |
| Flex Float | |
| Market & Wine Expo | ***Ashley (10:30, SGFR), Sharon (10:30), Roman (11:30) |
| Main Bar | **Christine (10, CT), Matt (10), Maureen (10:30), Karla (11), Tessa (12) |
| Wild Boar Hall | Ameet (10), Julie (11:30) |
| Tower | Christian (11:30) |
| BCR Bar | |
| Somminar/Barrel Tasting | |
| Winter Winery Exp | Joe - 7 guests (4+3) @12PM |
| Signature Experiences | Switz - 7 guests (4+3)@11:30AM |
| ***Ski Gondola Flight Reservation | Ashley - 11AM; 11:30AM; 12PM; 2PM; 2:30PM; 3PM |
| **Cellar Tour | Christine - 2 guests @1PM |
| AM Support Staff | Kayla (9:15 - 2:30; Wine Stocking, Patio Bus Station Set Up, Main Tasting Room)
Alexa (9:15 - 2:30; Wine Club Stocking, Bar Stocking, Main Tasting Room) |
| Daytime Support Staff | Perla (10:30 - 6:30; All Things WBH, Restrooms)
Roman (11:30 - 7; All things Market Place, Restrooms) Camden (12:30 - CL; Main Tasting Room; Bussing; Bus Stations) |
| PM Support Staff | Owen (2 - CL; Primary Wine/WC Stocker, Closing)
Sloane (2 - CL; Primary Bar Stocker, Closing) |
| Sunset Saturday | |
| Sun Sat Support Staff | |
| *set up market bar |
Sunday – December 8th, 2024
"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." Benjamin Franklin
Weather:
SOMM:
Winter Winery Exp: Switz - 2 guests @12PM
SIG:
CT: Christine - 10 guests (4+4+2) @1PM
SGFR: Reb Polk - 11AM; 12PM; 2PM; 2:30PM; 3PM
MOLGR:
HB Floor Manager: Chris (11-CL) Elizabeth (10-GF), Alexander (9-5)
TVTR Floor Manager: Megan (9 - 5), Miko (10:30), Lars (11 - CL)
EVENTS:
SPARKLING HOUSE:
BCR/VVB: Amazon Team Holiday Party (12PM - 3PM)
TANK ROOM: Ornament Making Class (12PM - 2:30PM)
SUMMIT ROOM:
HARVEST BARN: Live Music w/ Ken Wentzel 1-4pm
HARVEST BARN
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Greeter | |
| Main Bar | C.J., Ed, Blythe |
| Second Bar | Daniela, Kristin, Julie, Kim |
| Marketplace | Betsy |
| Bar Back | |
| Pergolas | |
| Pergola Bar/ Club Section | |
| Pergola Support Staff | |
| Pop Up Bar Upstairs | Amy R. |
| Gelato Truck | |
| Dedicated Polisher | |
| Support Staff Training Shift | |
| AM Support Staff | Aly, Tyler |
| DAYTIME Support Staff | Trevor, Hagan, Chris K |
| PM Support Staff | Kevin, Ben, Adam |
TOWER VIEW
| POSITION | STAFF MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Leads | Megan (9 - 5), Miko (10:30- GF), Lars (11 - CL) |
| Lead Greet | |
| Flex Float | |
| Market & Wine Expo | ***Reb Polk (10:30, SGFR), Madison (11), Roman (11:30) |
| Main Bar | **Christine (10, CT), Tessa (10), Grace (10:30), Christian (12) |
| Wild Boar Hall | Nathan (10:30), Mary (12) |
| Tower | |
| BCR Bar | |
| SOMM/Barrel Tasting | |
| Winter Winery Exp | Switz - 2 guests @12PM |
| Sig Experiences | |
| ***Ski Gondola Flight Reservation | Reb Polk - 11AM; 12PM; 2PM; 2:30PM; 3PM |
| **Cellar Tour | Christine - 10 guests (4+4+2) @1PM |
| AM Support Staff | Wilson (9:15 - 2:30; Wine Stocking, Patio Bus Station Set Up, Main Tasting Room)
Alexandria (9:15 - 2:30; Wine Club Stocking, Bar Stocking, Main Tasting Room) |
| Daytime Support Staff | Addison (10:30 - 6:30; All Things WBH, Restrooms)
Roman (11:30 - 7; All things Market Place, Restrooms) James (1 - CL; Main Tasting Room; Bussing; Bus Stations) |
| PM Support Staff | Alexa (2 - CL; Primary Wine/WC Stocker, Closing)
Gaby (2 - CL; Primary Bar Stocker, Closing) |
| Support Staff (Training) | |
| *Set Up Market |