A Vintage Affair
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Amore di Vino at Sound Kitchen
Monday, April 13 – 6pm-9pm
Guests will enjoy the Italian experience of Amore di Vino, featuring gourmet Italian food by Giovanni’s, as well as samplings of extraordinary wines provided by Sapphire Brands through Lipman Brothers. The event will be held in the unique atmosphere of one of Franklin’s well-kept secrets. The Sound Kitchen will offer a new experience to guests, along with great live music from several recording artists. A Vintage Affair will host Amore di Vino on April 13 from 6-9pm. The dress for this evening is business casual. Reservations are $100 per person and may be purchased online.
Robledo Vintner Dinner at Sol, Featuring the Robledo Family Winery
Tuesday, April 14 – 6pm-9pm
A Vintage Affair is happy return to SOL Restaurant at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Main Street in Historic Downtown Franklin. This will be the perfect opportunity to highlight the wines of the Robledo Family Winery and to meet the family vintners Francisco and Everardo Robledo. Guests will have the opportunity to taste the remarkable wines paired with gourmet Mexican cuisine from SOL Restaurant as well as traditional American gourmet fare from their sister restaurant, The Red Pony. The Robledo Vintner dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 14 from 6-9pm. The dress is business casual. Reservations are limited, are $100 per person, and may be purchased online.
Vintage Champagne and Vintage Country Music, Green’s Grocery in Historic Leipers Fork
Wednesday, April 15 – 6pm-9pm
This event was a favorite last year, and space is limited, so be sure to purchase your reservations early! The event will be held Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00pm at Green’s Grocery in Historic Leipers Fork. Guests will enjoy all aspects of this boots and blue jeans event, including fine champagne, wine, cold beer, and live music in a comfortable, country atmosphere. Texas Roadhouse will provide the food, bringing their great ribs and much more. Transportation will be available from Downtown Franklin to Leipers Fork. Reservations for Vintage Champagne and Vintage Country Music are limited, may be purchased online, and are $100 per person.
Meet the Vintner at 108 Grille
Thursday, April 16 – 6pm-9pm
An annual favorite is the pre-event social held on Thursday, April 16 from 6-9pm at the new 108 Grille in Historic Downtown Franklin. This black-tie optional Meet the Vintner party offers the chance to meet the following vintners: Francisco and Everardo Robledo of Robledo Family Winery, Kip Summers of Arrington Vineyards, Jeffrey Hopmayer of EOS Estate Winery, and Michael Honig of Honig Vineyard and Winery. Each vintner will bring their finest wines, and guests will enjoy learning about these wines directly from their creators. Reservations for Meet the Vintner are limited, may be purchased online, and are $250 per person. This price includes reservations to both the Sommelier Preview Party and the Main Event.
Sommelier Preview Party, Jamison Hall at the Factory at Franklin
Friday, April 17 – 5:30pm
On Friday April 17, the Sommelier Preview Party will be held in the courtyard outside Jamison Hall from 5:30- 7 pm. It will feature fine cigars courtesy of CAO, special wine tastings, champagne, and fabulous hors d’oeuvres presented by Sperry’s Restaurant. Reservations to attend the Sommelier Preview Party are $125 per person, and this price includes your reservation to the Main Event. Reservations may be purchased online. Dress is business casual.
AVA Main Event, Jamison Hall at the Factory at Franklin
Friday, April 17 – 7pm-11pm
At 7 pm, the doors open for the Main Event featuring numerous wine tasting stations, several fabulous food stations and many wonderful live and silent auction items to bid on, including hundreds of desirable wines. A reservation to attend only the Main Event is $75 per person. The dress for this event is business casual. Reservations may be purchased online or at the door. There is a $10 additional charge to purchase reservations at the door.
