our story

All of the Wines We Serve at Vintage Vine 100 Come from Sustainably Farmed, Organic & Biodynamic Vineyards.

Why does it matter? It matters because the wines you are drinking do not have multiple different additives you can’t pronounce or fake purple coloring and they are not mass produced like most big-brand labels you see.  All the alcohol is still there without all the added sugar (calories) leaving you feeling bad the next day or longer.  Every vineyard our wines are sourced from is committed to the centuries-long proven methods of responsible, renewable farming of the land in addition to great wine making from renowned vintners to create better wines.

Our primary focus may be on wine but we offer Superior Bourbon, Craft Beer and Cocktails for those seeking something different.

Our Mediterranean Cuisine From Chef Marco Rossi

With 35+ years of working in kitchens all over the globe upon leaving Rome, Executive Chef Marco Rossi brings his culinary talent to Vintage Vine 100. His experience and love for only fresh authentic cuisine made from the best ingredients is obvious from the presentation to the first bite. Vintage Vine has the best small vintage wines and now the freshest shareable plates to create a memorable wine and food tasting experience.

Vintage Vine 100 is a small business locally owned by residents who have lived in Franklin for over 30 years.

our WHY

Wine tells a story. I did not why I had a passion for wine until I connected the dots in my own story.

“I grew up rurally and agriculturally where we had our own gardens and livestock and participated in harvesting and making meals fresh from our own backyard. I still remember picking vegetables and fruits with my siblings and helping our parents in the endeavor of living off the land. I even remember my first taste of Muscadine wine that my dad made from grapes we grew. It was so sweet and I hated it! I did not know then, that I would much later be introduced to different wines from places I had never been through travel.

I went on to major in science and biology with a degree in nursing and I am still amazed at how things can almost magically become other things, such as grapes transforming into wine. I have always had a love for the arts and went on to get a Fine Arts degree because I enjoy creating things and seeing new ideas come to life. Viticulture (the cultivation of grapes for winemaking) is about farming and science and art. It embodies all of these things that have helped shape me. Wine brings me joy and connects me to my past. Every bottle truly has a history. It’s my passion to share the wine culture with as many people as I can because I believe that life is meant to be enjoyed and for myself, few things are more enjoyable than a glass of really good wine.”

Darlene Bailey Thompson/Owner/Sommelier