A Vintage Affair’s annual, three-day series of wine events returns this April for its fifteenth anniversary in Williamson County. The popular fund-raising sequence is one of many ways the Franklin-based non-profit supports local charities and programs.
On Wednesday, April 15th, Sperry’s Restaurant in Cool Springs will be the setting for a 5 course wine maker dinner called “A Vintner Dinner.” Each course will be served with a specially paired wine and a chance to hear from the wine maker. This is a VIP dinner for AVA’s top sponsors. However, there are very limited tickets available for individual guests who wish to join this very special evening. Individual tickets are $275 per guest.
On Thursday, April 16, AVA patrons will gather at Green’s Grocery in Historic Leiper’s Fork for “A Vintage Affair goes Country” formerly known as “Vintage Champagne and Vintage Country Music.” This boots and blue jeans event has been a continual favorite among AVA patrons, and guests will taste fine wine provided by Robledo Family Winery and Moon Wine and Spirits and cold beer in an old Tennessee atmosphere. Entertainment will be provided by Brooklyhn Woods, 9 North Recording Artist. Tickets are $75 per person.
Friday night, April 17th patrons will gather outside Jamison Hall at The Factory at Franklin from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the “Meet The Vintner Preview Party,” sponsored by First Tennessee Bank. The event will feature fine cigars and special wine tastings from the following wine makers: Todd Anderson of Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards, William Dale of Barnett Vineyards, Dan Cederquist of Cederquist Wine Company, Luis Robledo of Robledo Family Winery, and Pablo Nyarady of Trifecta Winery. There will also be champagne and fabulous hors d’oeuvres from Red Pony. Tickets are $125 per person. This price includes your reservation to the “Main Event.” Reservations may be purchased online at www.avintageaffair.org.
Immediately following the Preview Party, doors will open for the “A Vintage Affair Main Event,” the event to round off the three-day festivities. The party will feature live and silent auctions, and several wine tasting and food stations. Participating restaurants include Catering by Suzette, Franklin Chop House, McCreary’s Irish Pub, Gina’s Stone Fired Italian, Southern City Flavors, Pueblo Real, Moonshine Gypsies Catering, Olivia Olive Oil, Cool Café, Corner Pub Franklin, Taziki’s, among others. Reservations may be purchased online at www.avintageaffair.org or purchased at the door for $75. Participating wine stations include: Arrington Vineyards, Brinkmann Wine & Spirits, Moon Wine & Spirits, Red Dog Wine & Spirits, Scotto Cellars, Trabenhaus Wines and TennSouth Distillery, among others.
About A Vintage Affair
A Vintage Affair is an organization whose mission is to provide significant financial contributions to various nonprofit organizations in Williamson County whose services benefit the community at large. All funds contributed to the nonprofit organizations are designated for programs to support the well-being of women and children of need. In its 15th year in the community, they have identified 15 worthy beneficiaries to support this year in honor of the anniversary. The 15-year anniversary is a major milestone for A Vintage Affair, and it really underscores the many ways the organization has directly benefitted the non-profits doing critical work in the community with women and children in need.
See Other A Vintage Affair Stories- Delivery Dudes Supports a Vintage Affair, A Vintage Affair Silent Auction , A Vintage Affair Helping Charities Through Grapes. Look for more Food and Wine Articles.
