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Special Events

D.H. Lescombes 2014 Chardonnay Release Party

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You are cordially invited to the D.H. Lescombes 2014 Chardonnay Release Party! Enjoy special pairings by our Chef and Winemaker.

$10 Admission at the door

Albuquerque St. Clair Winery & Bistro
901 Rio Grande Blvd NW
August 3 from 7 to 9 pm
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Las Cruces St. Clair Winery & Bistro
1720 Avenida De Mesilla
August 2 from 7 to 9 pm
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Farmington St. Clair Winery & Bistro
5150 E Main St
August 4 from 7 to 9 pm
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Employment Opportunities

Event Coordinator based in Deming

Job Title: Event Coordinator – Full Time

Work Location: Deming, NM

The Event Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing Winery approved events.

  • Develops and maintains close working relationships with industry contacts and event organizers
  • Ensures continued growth in promoting our brands at various events and festivals throughout New Mexico
  • Produces profit and loss reports per event
  • Schedules and seeks-out festivlas and events at which to showcase and sell our brands
  • Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures
  • Ensures compliance of New Mexico Alcohol and Gaming Laws per event
  • Submits all registration documents as required per scheduled event
  • Organizes and keeps inventory on all festival supplies
  • Keeps organized files of expenses, time sheets, permits, contacts and sales for each event
  • Hires and seeks licensed servers to staff events in accordance with New Mexico Labor laws
  • Presents self professionally at all times
  • Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
  • Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel)
  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly in person and on the telephone
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
  • Must have strong organizational skills
  • Must be a self- starter and have a strong ability to multi-task
  • Must be willing to assist co-workers in any way possible
  • Must have a strong work ethic
  • High school diploma or GED required; service industry experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
  • Able to stand for up to 10 hours at a time
  • Fit to travel extensively
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Must work nights and weekends

Apply here

News

Albuquerque Employment Opportunity

 We are looking for exceptional people to join our growing team! We currently have Host and Server positions available.
HOST:  As the main, and often first point of contact with our guests, our hosts are one of our most important roles. Our hosts greet every guest in friendly and efficient manner. They are responsible for our reservation and seating system and enthusiastically communicating accurate information to our guests. Other daily functions include escorting guests to their tables, providing menus, and preparing tables throughout service. Strong communication skills are necessary in ensuring a positive experience for our guests.
 
SERVER:  Servers are integral in creating a truly great experience at St Clair Winery & Bistro. Our servers have a passion for people, service, food and wine and are responsible for delivering gracious hospitality with a strong knowledge of our products and company. Servers must be able to multitask and provide excellent communication with team members and guests. As with every position at St Clair Winery & Bistro, teamwork is essential and is what we’re all about!
 
Requirements:
-Must represent our vision and values
-At least 21 years of age (server position only)
-Knowledge of and passion for wine is a plus!
-Loves Guest service!
-Hard-working, team player
-Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills 
-A minimum of 6 months experience in a full service restaurant preferred
-Experience in an upscale casual dining or an equivalent service environment preferred
-Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day
-Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
-Ability to exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 6 hours in length
-Ability to communicate and understand the primary language of the work location
-Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; basic reading, listening and speaking skills
-Ability to perform essential functions to St Clair Winery & Bistro standards with reasonable accommodation
-Ability to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays 
-Ability to communicate clearly with Guests, managers and team members 
-Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, in a fast-paced environment
-Certified in responsible alcohol service in the state of New Mexico
 
If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please come in to fill out an application Mon-Thurs 2-5 PM at 901 Rio Grande Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87104 . Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Special Events

Summer Concert Series at St. Clair Winery in Deming

Looking for somewhere new and fun to spend an afternoon or 0804141127b_smevening when you have nothing planned or get off work early? Take a short trip east on New Mexico Highway 549 to the newly sodded, painted and decorated St. Clair Winery.

Tasting Room Supervisor, Lora Robinson, has a fully trained staff available to serve samples or set you up with a bottle, case or more of Deming’s own award-winning St. Clair wines. Seating is available indoors along with a shopping area loaded with wines, wine accessories, and gourmet treats.

For those who may not be familiar with the many varieties, they can help with a guided tasting to find one wine that suits your pallate or occasion.

You and your guests can relax either in the sun or enjoy the shade on the covered patio or front veranda.

Bottled mineral waters, specialty sodas, gourmet foods and snacks can be purchased on-site as well. Feel free to bring your own picnic basket and sit out on the covered patio, just make sure to leave any outside alcohol at home.

St. Clair’s popular Summer Concert Series will begin on Friday and run every Friday through the end of August. Enjoy live music from talented local bands and artists from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A sneak preview for May includes: Friday, May 6 “Fastlane/Cadillac Kings” on Friday, May 13 “Steppin Up” on Friday, May 20 “Smokin Mirrors” and Friday, May 27 “Fastlane/Cadillac Kings.

If you have never been to the winery for the Summer Concert Series, you can bring your own lawn chairs, picnic fare (no grills please) and spread out on the luscious front lawn, or there is limited seating available on the covered patio area.

Families with children are always welcome!

St. Clair Winery in Deming is located at 1325 DeBaca Road off Highway 549 east. For more information, call 575-546-1179.

Special Events

D.H. Lescombes 2015 Release Party

We are excited to announce the release of our DH Lescombes 2015 Chenin Blanc! We will be pouring our new release at the Bistros on the following dates:

Albuquerque – Wednesday, April 6th from 6:30 pm to Sunset

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Las Cruces – Thursday, April 7th from 6:30 pm to Sunset

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Farmington – Saturday, April 9th from 6:30 pm to Sunset

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$10 donation at the door will benefit the Animal Humane Society.

Your donation includes appetizers and 1 glass of 2015 DHL Chenin Blanc

Bring your friends and help us celebrate!

In the Press

St. Clair celebrates safety

Winery recognized as accident-free business

By The Deming Headlight Staff- March 14, 2016

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Pictured from left to right: CFO Brandon Young, Plant Manager Macaryo Argott, OSHA Safety Consultant Mike Gonzales, OSHA Consultation Manager Lisa Spahr, CEO Florent Lescombes, Safety Coordinator Robin Lee, Quality Control Manager Ziedney Valenzona.

DEMING – St. Clair Winery is a safe place to work, according to its administrative staff and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). This high standard of attendance to health and safety issues is being fully recognized, something that other businesses may want to make note of. What makes this business so special is that they have done everything in their power to ensure that their employees are working in a safe environment. Through incorporating specific types of ladders, from somewhere like Platforms and Ladders (https://www.platformsandladders.com/crossover-ladders/) to help reach items that may be out of reach, to implementing the relevant health and safety guidelines, they are the epitome of a safe business. This is why they should get noticed by the wider community.

The winery, a local product of Southwest Wines Inc., was awarded and recognized on Wednesday in an induction ceremony commemorating participation in the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) through OSHA. Many companies strive to reach this same level of safety, with First Aid Safety Signage and other means to help keep their employees safe implemented throughout the work zone. However, very few manage to get to the same point that St. Clair Winery manages to achieve, with their careful adherence to health and safety standards keeping them all well and able. In areas that handle food and drink, safety measures must be to high standards, which also includes the storage of the relevant chemicals in places such as this. Knowing how should chemicals be stored in food premises is extremely important and must be understood by all those who work within the company, it can prevent contamination and other related problems.

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“We are very proud of the accomplishment they (St. Clair) have made toward being a SHARP certified employer,” said Lisa Spahr, OSHA consultation manager. “They are one of eight SHARP employers in New Mexico.” This standard is very hard to achieve, as many companies are unable to retain such stringent levels of safety regulation and procedure. Being one of the few named in the region is a well-deserved accolade for this company in particular. Read more here.

View the ceremony here!

In the Press, Special Events

St. Clair Winery Creates Special Label Wine to Benefit Roadrunner Food Bank

SC & RRFB logosThis month, St. Clair Winery will release a new wine to the public in a unique way.  The New Mexico Winery will use their 2012 Bistro Red as an avenue to raise funds in partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank.

“Through the partnership, St. Clair has pledged to donate $1 per bottle sold of our new wine, Bistro Red, to Roadrunner Food Bank,” said St. Clair Marketing Director, Maritza Gomez. “This year, we anticipate the donation will be between $12,000 – $15,000.” The partnership between St. Clair Winery and Roadrunner Food Bank will help raise awareness around the issue of hunger in New Mexico.

Roadrunner Food Bank’s mission complements the deeply embedded family values of the St. Clair brand. “They pair perfectly!” said Gomez “Our goal was to ensure the donation would make an impact locally.” St. Clair chose to partner with the food bank because they are not just a city or county affiliate; their assistance spans the whole state and includes the entire spectrum of those in need including women, children, men and the elderly.St. Clair Bistro Red

Roadrunner Food Bank will be the sole beneficiary of this distinctive promotion. Melody Wattenbarger, president and CEO of Roadrunner Food Bank said, “Partnerships like this one help us extend our ability to reach more of our hungry neighbors. As one of the hungriest states in the country, every dollar we raise helps in our mission to end hunger. The funds raised over the length of this unique promotion will help us provide about 75,000 meals. Thank you, St. Clair, for this wonderful opportunity to raise funds and also remind people about the issue of hunger in New Mexico.”

To introduce the promotion, St. Clair Winery & Bistro will host a Release Party at both their Albuquerque and Farmington locations. Attendees will be asked to donate $5 to the Food Bank which will include a glass of the St. Clair 2012 Bistro Red poured from the barrel.

Media are invited to attend the kickoff event at noon on Wednesday, March 23 to learn more about the partnership.

Each of the St. Clair Winery & Bistro locations in Albuquerque, Farmington and Las Cruces will have the Bistro Red wine available for purchase.  Other New Mexico retail locations such as Albertson’s, Smith’s, Walgreens; and others who are contributing partners to Roadrunner Food Bank; will also stock and sell the uniquely labeled wine.

For details about volunteering or giving to the Food Bank, visit www.rrfb.org or call 505.247.2052.

In the Press, News

50 States Series: Top Wineries & Breweries Worth Traveling For (2016 Edition!)

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Tasting an oaky wine straight from the barrel or a hoppy beer perfectly poured from the keg will always be an experience unlike anything from a can or a bottle. And, in many cases, it’s an experience worth working into your travel plans while you’re on vacation. Whether you’re enjoying an urban escape in a big city or are trying your hand at country-living for a bit, take a detour to a sprawling vineyard or find the nearest local brewery to add some fun and flavor to your getaway. As you travel to your amazing getaway and (hopefully) make a quick stop at a vineyard, you are going to need to be prepared for any last-minute travel plans, it may be wise to look on websites such as BuyerImpact.co.uk for some travel tips and accessories that you can bring along with you, maybe even a little travel mug that you can sip some of that free wine when you’re back at your hotel… who knows! Just as long as you are prepared and you enjoy yourself.

We’ve searched for the best winery and/or brewery in every state to put together a list of places you just can’t miss. These are places where the ambiance is unbeatable, and more importantly, the craft brews and aged wines are award-winning. Our list will lead you to the best wineries and breweries across the United States, so you’ll have no excuse not to go for a tasting on your next trip. Take a look:

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Kissed by the Sun

New Mexico Magazine
A Grand Tour of New Mexico Wineries
September 2015 Issue

St. Clair Winery. Deming, NM.
St. Clair Winery. Deming, NM.

Deming-based Southwest Wines and St. Clair Winery, another successful French-vintner transplant story, made the global wine industry sit up and take notice in 2009 when its 2007 Lescombes Cabernet Franc won the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition’s prestigious Red Sweepstake triple-gold award.  Read More Here