A Vintage Affair’s annual, three-day series of wine events returns this April for its fourteenth year 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 23rd, 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 $200 per guest.
On Thursday, April 24, 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 tastefine champagne and wine provided by Harvest Beverage Company and Moon Wine and Spirits and cold beer in an old Tennessee atmosphere. Entertainment will be provided by Tayla Lynn, Victor House Recording Artist and granddaughter of Loretta Lynn. BBQ will be provided by Mickey Roo’s. Tickets are $75 per person.
The next night (April 25th) 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 from BellaTerra Ranch Cigars and special wine tastings from the following wine makers: Dan Cederquist of Cederquist Wine Company, Francisco Robledo of Robledo Family Winery, Kip Summers of Arrington Vineyards, and Pablo Nyarady of Trifecta Winery. There will also be champagne and fabulous hors d’oeuvres. 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 Constant Craving Caterers, Red Pony, Stoveworks, Olivia Olive Oil, Cool Café, among others. Reservations may be purchased online at www.avintageaffair.org or purchased at the door for $75.Participating wine stations include: Arrington Vineyards, BNA Wine Group, Brinkmann Wine & Spirits, Grapevine Wine & Spirits, Moon Wine & Spirits, Red Dog Wine & Spirits, 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. The 2014 beneficiaries are the following: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit & Children’s Services at Williamson Medical Center, the A Vintage Affair Fellowship at O’More College of Design, The Davis House Child Advocacy Center and Williamson County CASA and we are proud to add two new organizations High Hopes and Hope Clinic for Women. To date, A Vintage Affair has contributed over $1.1 million dollars. www.avintageaffair.org
