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Australian Wine Open House @ Publican Quality Meats (Chicago, IL)
2024-08-16 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Publican Quality Meats, 825 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Raise a glass to the Land Down Under! Experience six unique wines from Legend and hang out with Jane as she returns to the place it all started – Jane kicked off her career in wine/beverage in Chicago, working at Lush Wine & Spirits and as a bartender at the Violet Hour.
After you taste through the wines, pick your favorite bottle and order dinner from an Australian-inspired a la carte menu by Chef Rob Levitt. All wine purchases get you entered in a raffle to win a copy of How to Drink Australian!
– A La Carte Menu –
Cucumber & Scarlet Crab
chili, herbs, finger lime
Terrine of Pork Rillettes and Smoked Eel
whipped foie gras, black raspberry mostarda, cornichons
Surf & Turf
grilled australian wagyu and tallow poached flathead lobster, chard, nasturtium, sauce nantua
Chilled Melon
rosé ice, fennel cordial, chamomile
+add smoked ham
Australian Feta
macadamia nuts, wild tasmanian pepperberry, red mars onion, sesame sourdough
Curried Lamb Sausage
smoked eggplant, charred peppers, salsa verde

First Friday Flicks @ Hearts (Nashville, TN)
2024-08-02 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-05 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-07 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Hearts, 914 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
This summer, Legend will be partnering with Aussie cafe Hearts for an outdoor movie series. Every first Friday of the month we will be enjoying the sunset while watching some Aussie films and, of course, sipping some Aussie wine. Come enjoy the brand new outdoor patio at Hearts! Rotating food vendors, special beverages, and a guest DJ to kickstart the evening. Every month until October!

Australian Wine Class @ The Bighorn Bottle Shop & Wine Bar (Anaconda, MT)
2024-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | The Bighorn Bottle Shop & Wine Bar, 114 Main Street, Anaconda, MT, 59711, United States
Jane and Jon are thrilled to be in the house at The Bighorn Bottle Shop & Wine Bar in Anaconda, MT to teach a wine class and lead a tasting of Australian wines. The Bighorn is a beautiful addition to Anaconda in southwestern Montana, opened by the accomplished Vanessa Romero in 2022. Limited, only 25 seats!

Meet & Greet with Jane @ Vom Fass (St. Louis, MO)
2024-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Vom Fass, 7314 Manchester Rd, Maple Wood, MO, 63143, United States
We are thrilled to be leading a tasting at St. Louis’s Vom Fass on Tuesday, July 23rd!
Guests will be able to drink wine, enjoy a 3-plate food pairing prepared by Chef Elizabeth Schuster, and ask questions during this tasting. Come for great wine but stay to enjoy delicious food and your chance to learn about all the ins and outs of great Australian wine.
We are limiting this event at 24 attendees each, making sure that attendees will be able to take advantage of the small group setting. Tickets are $50/person and includes wine, food, and what is sure to be a lot of fun!

The Australian Summer Garden Party @ Saint John's in the Village (NYC)
2024-07-13 15:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Saint John’s in the Village, 218 W 11th St, New York City, NY, 10014, United States
Legend is super chuffed to be a sponsor of America Josh’s Australian Summer Garden Party! America Josh is a New York-based organization focused on easing Australian expats’ (and all expats’) transition to the United States.
Join them for a summer afternoon in Greenwich Village, New York with live music and Aussie-style finger food along with unlimited wine, beers, and sodas. This is your chance to dress up and meet some fellow Australians in a beautiful garden space right in the heart of lower Manhattan.
With live piano, wines by LEGEND – Australian Wine Imports and an array of special guests, we’re excited to welcome the warmer months in a dressed up fashion.
Dress code – ladies this is a chance to dust off your favorite summer frock, and gents, while it’s likely to be hot, keep it classy and surprise us with your fun and flare!
Who can come – this event is open to everyone regardless of whether you have been here 24 hours or 24 years. Come on your own or come as a group. Whether you’re Australian or just love Australia, we’d love to see you there.
Tickets – Numbers are strictly limited so please book early. All tickets include entry, live music, food and drinks. Adults: $50, Children 6-18: $30, and Children under 5 free.

Summer Tasting Series @ The Wine Spot (Cleveland, OH)
2024-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Wine Spot, 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118, United States
Jane will be in Cleveland to participate in The Wine Spot’s Summer Tasting Series, where their clientele gets to drink with the people behind the wines. Stay tuned for more details, like wine line-up, pricing, and package rates. Hope to see you there!

Vino Volta Takeover @ Bad Idea (Nashville, TN)
2024-06-23 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Bad Idea, 1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
Join Jane, Jane and Vino Volta’s Garth Cliff at one of our favorite Nashville spots: East Nashville’s Bad Idea. Garth’s wines will be on pour, with special BTGs available to pair with Bad Idea’s superb Laos cuisine. Come say hey!

Meet the Winemaker Tasting & Dinner with Garth Cliff of Vino Volta @ Wine Sage (Hendersonville, NC)
2024-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Wine Sage, 416 N. Main St, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
We are thrilled to join Hendersonville’s Wine Sage for a tasting dinner with Garth Cliff of Vino Volta. Erin and David of Friends & Neighbors have created an epic small plates dinner to enjoy with these unique and memorable wines.
We will be tasting five wines from Vino Volta, with a focus on their Chenin Blanc and Grenache, with a menu including shrimp toast, burrata with grilled spring onion, grilled steak skewers, Aussie-style hand-pies, and lamington!

Australian Wine Tasting with Jane @ Turquoise Wine Bar (Phoenix, AZ)
2024-06-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | Turquoise Wine Bar, 9299 W Olive Ave Ste 101, Peoria, AZ, 85345, United States
Jane will be in the house at the Peoria location of Turquoise wine bar, pouring an exceptional line-up and talking about her book How to Drink Australian. (Copies won’t be available on the day, purchase ahead of time!)
We’ll be tasting Seppeltsfield Riesling 2022, Vino Volta ‘Nothing Wrong with Old Skool’ Chenin Blanc 2021, Ngeringa Syrah 2021, and Mérite Red Blend 2016.

Western Australian Wine Tasting with Garth Cliff @ Mariposa (Charlotte, NC)
2024-06-18 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mariposa, 500 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Join us at Charlotte’s Mariposa for an Australian wine and food tasting event on their patio on Tuesday, June 18th! We will be exploring five wines from Vino Volta accompanied with eclectic, Australian small bites paired with each wine. Located in the Swan District of Western Australia, Vino Volta highlights two star varietals, Chenin Blanc and Grenache, with the focus on making fun, affordable, and expressive wines.
Mariposa will start by serving its signature cocktail at 5:30pm, followed by the wine and food tasting running from 6-7 pm. Winemaker and owner, Garth Cliff, will lead the wine tasting to detail Vino Volta’s process and ethos. Guests are welcome to stay on the patio afterwards for dinner and drinks from Mariposa, as well as exclusive wine specials.

Garth Cliff @ Sauvage (Phoenix, AZ)
2024-06-16 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | Sauvage, 149 West McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
Join Jane and Garth at Phoenix wine bar Sauvage for a flight of Garth’s exciting and profound Western Australian wines. We’ll be drinking Chenin, Grenache, Method Ancestrale sparkling, and skin-contact made from Gewürztraminer and Muscat. Free for wine club members, $16 for the rest of us. What better way to spend Father’s Day!?

Aussie Wine Tasting @ Finch Fine Wines (Birmingham, AL)
2024-06-11 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Finch Fine Wines, 2737 US-280 Suite 144, Mountain Brook, AL, 35223, United States
Come hang out with Jane for a tasting at Finch Fine Wines in Birmingham, Alabama. We’ll be focusing on two producers, tasting Seppeltsfield’s Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet, and Tawny 10 yr; and from the Chalmers family’s Mother Block, their White Blend, Red Blend, and Skin Contact. No need to book, just walk in. Hope to see you there!

Australian Wine Tasting @ Dahlia's Restaurant & Porch (Atlanta, GA)
2024-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Dahlia’s Restaurant & Porch, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States
Join Jane at Peachtree Corners’ Dahlia’s for a tasting of (as always) some great Australian wine. Stay afterwards for dinner to try the wines paired with Dahlia’s delicious food. We’ll be trying Chalmers Montevecchio Bianco, Mt Yengo Pinot Gris, and Sunspell Cabernet Sauvignon. To RSVP for the tasting, email brandy.jackson@hilton.com.

How to Drink Australian - Book Signing & Wine Education @ Bliss Books & Wine (Kansas City, MO)
2024-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Bliss Books & Wine, 3502 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
Join us for a special book signing and wine education event. Jane will be at Kansas City’s Bliss Books & Wine to discuss How to Drink Australian as we sample a curated selection of Australian wines from the Legend portfolio.

How to Drink Australian with Jonathan Ross @ Bibliotheque (NYC)
2024-05-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Bibliotheque, 54 Mercer St, New York, NY, 10013, United States
We are honored to be Bibliotheque’s first wine event! Here’s what they have to say:
“For Bibliotheque’s first wine event, we are extremely lucky to have author, importer, winemaker, and master sommelier Jonathan Ross lead us through a tasting and discussion of one of the most neglected yet diverse wine countries in the world. Along with his partner, Jane Lopes, Jonathan has recently published “How To Drink Australian”, a lively, in-depth, and sometimes surprising exploration of the why, the how, and the where of the most exciting wine-producing country in the world today. You will have the opportunity to taste through six Australian wines, and our full food menu will be available for ordering. Additionally, we will have signed copies of “How To Drink Australian” available for purchase at a discounted rate.”

Taco's, Cornhole & Aussie Wine @ Ashe's Beer Garden (Knoxville, TN)
2024-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Ashe’s Beer Garden, 4524 Old Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919, United States
Get ready to taste legendary wines, compete in corn hole championships, and eat tacos with Jane at Ashe’s Beer Garden. Ashe’s is a Knoxville institution that has recently added a beer garden to its offerings. Enjoy a night of fun at this free event!

Australian Wine Tasting @ Stage Left (New Brunswick, NJ)
2024-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Stage Left, 5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Jon is heading back to his roots, with an event at the restaurant he got his start at in New Jersey: Stage Left. Stage Left and Catherine Lombardi have been staples in New Brunswick for decades, with a commitment to quality ingredients, warm hospitality, and excellent beverage programs.
We will gather at 6:30pm with some welcome hors d’ouevres. At 7pm, we will sit down to a guided tasting and panel discussion with Jon and Stage Left’s owners Mark and Francis. We will look at 8 wines in the tasting, including shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and riesling, but also more unusual varieties and surprises…all from producers new to New Jersey. You won’t be disappointed!

"How to Drink Australian" Wine Tasting @ The Book Cellar (Chicago, IL)
2024-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Book Cellar, 4736 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Jane will be in the house at Lincoln Square’s The Book Cellar for a wine tasting and book event. Opened in 2004, The Book Cellar is independent and woman-owned bookstore and cafe. Known for its excellent taste in books and wine, they also host frequent author events and book clubs, located in the heart of the culturally diverse neighborhood once known as the city’s Germantown.

How to Drink Australian with Jane Lopes @ Picnic Wine & Provisions (Chicago, IL)
2024-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Picnic Wine & Provisions, 7301 Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, 60626, United States
Indulge in the best of Australian wines with Jane Lopes at Picnic! Discover the secrets of Australian wine and why it should be your top choice. Join us for an exclusive wine tasting and book signing event featuring Jane’s acclaimed book, “How to Drink Australian.”
Secure your spot now and pre-order your copy of “How to Drink Australian” to ensure you don’t miss out!
💲 Event Price: $35 (includes wine tasting, Q&A, and cheese & charcuterie)
📚 Book Price: $60 (15% off if purchased by March 4th, 5% off March 5th-12th
Event Itinerary
6:00 pm – Arrival and first wine tasting
6:15 pm – Settle in for an engaging Q&A session
6:35 pm – Savor the second wine while diving into the Q&A
7:00 pm – Q&A wrap up
7:00 pm – Enjoy book signing and taste the remaining four wines
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to elevate your wine knowledge and snag a signed copy of Jane Lopes’ beautiful must-read book! Reserve your tickets and pre-order your book today. Cheers to an unforgettable evening of wine and words!
We’ll have bottles available for purchase as well as one or two by the glass.

University of Chicago Alumni Club Event @ Farm Bar (Chicago, IL)
2024-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Farm Bar, 1970 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, 60613, United States
All are welcome at this University of Chicago Alumni Club Event at Farm Bar in Chicago!
Join Jane Lopes, AB’07, and the Alumni Club of Chicago at Farm Bar, owned by TJ Callahan, MBA’03, for an evening of Australian wines. Jane will lead the group in a wine tasting and discussion of her newest book, How to Drink Australian: An Essential Modern Wine Book. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A led by Annie Wang, AB’10, and Richard Tsay, Lab’06, JD’19. Books won’t be sold at the event, so get yours in advance!

Legend Australia Showcase/BTG Takeover @ Classic Wine Company (Birmingham, AL)
2024-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Classic Wine Company, 1831 28th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Hop over on March 13th at 6pm for the Legend Australia Showcase/BTG Takeover at Birmingham’s Classic Wines! We are so excited to be back in the house with them to showcase all the exciting things Australia is doing. You may think you know Australian wines, but these are new! Join us next Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. Food is provided with the $30 ticket from our friends at Homewood Gourmet!

"How to Drink Australian" Masterclass @ Shaw + Smith (Adelaide Hills, AUS)
2024-02-22 17:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Shaw + Smith, 136 Jones Rd, Balhannah, SA, Australia
Join Jane and Jon at venerable Adelaide Hills winery Shaw + Smith to celebrate the release of ‘How To Drink Australian’ and discuss their learnings on Australian wine, accompanied by a wine flight featuring Tyrrell’s, Cullen, Tolpuddle Vineyard and Shaw + Smith and local cheeses.

Australia Tasting & Book Signing @ Lincoln Fine Wine (Los Angeles, CA)
2024-02-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lincoln Fine Wine, 727 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA, 90291, United States
Jane & Jon will be in the house to pour some of the exceptional Australian wines from their portfolio at Venice’s esteemed Lincoln Fine Wine – the line-up is all wines that have rarely been seen in Los Angeles before! How to Drink Australian, will be available for purchase and signing on the night of the tasting. What better way to spend Valentine’s Day??!
We will be pouring:
2017 Moorilla ‘Muse’ Extra Brut, Tasmania
2021 Chalmers ‘Montevecchio Bianco,’ Heathcote VIC
2021 Reed ‘R&R’ Pinot Gris, Mornington Peninsula VIC
2021 Murdoch Hill ‘The Phaeton’ Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills SA
2021 Reed ‘Alexia’ Grenache, Barossa Valley SA
2021 Corymbia Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River WA

Legend Wine Tasting @ Esther's Eatery (Florence, AL)
2024-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Esther’s Eatery, 1416 Huntsville Rd, Florence, AL, 35630, United States
Jon Ross will be in the house, pouring some Australian wine, sharing some insight, and maybe even signing a few books! Tickets include 5 wines and snacks. Email celeste@estherseatery.com to reserve your spot!

How to Drink Australian Wine Tasting @ Provision (Fairhope, AL)
2024-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Provision, 100 N Section St, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
We are thrilled to be joining our friends at Provision for a wine tasting in Fairhope, AL! This event is currently sold out, but shoot us a note if you want to get in, and we’ll see what we can do!

Legend x Rockey's Dinner @ Marsh House (Nashville, TN)
2024-01-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Marsh House, 401 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Join Jane for a 5-course dinner, featuring 3 wines from Legend and 2 cocktails from Rockey’s Botanical Liqueur. Jane will be teaming up with Eamon Rockey, another veteran of NYC’s hospitality industry. As a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Eamon is passionate about the process of preparing anything from scratch, using only the best ingredients. After bartending at Eleven Madison Park and opening four other Michelin-starred restaurants in NYC, he launched Rockey’s in the fall of 2018. Join us for a night of culinary artistry, quality ingredients, and the finest Australian wines—reserve your seat now!

Drink Like a Victorian Wine Tasting @ Vinya (Miami, FL)
2024-01-20 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Vinya Wine Market, 328 Crandon Blvd #122-123, Key Biscayne, 33149, United States
Join wine friends, Jane Lopes and Allegra Angelo, for a special wine tasting extravaganza. In this fun and casual “buffet” style format, Jane and Allegra will be pouring twenty wines from Victoria’s finest producers. You’ll taste a variety of winemaking styles, explore underrated sub-regions, and discover why Victoria rocks! AND the best part of all? $5 of your ticket can be used as a credit towards a bottle purchase or towards Jane’s new book, “How to Drink Australian.” So, cancel your Saturday football plans, and sip “Down Under” on wine island!!
THE DETAILS
-$35 a ticket *Includes tax and gratuity
–$5 credit towards a bottle purchase or 15% OFF when you mix-and-match 6 bottles or more *Credit non-transferrable
-Vinya Wine & Market, Key Biscayne
-Saturday, January 20th between 12pm and 3pm
-Featuring: Innocent Bystander, Farm to Table, Moorooduc Estate, Ben Haines, Pyren Vineyard, Chalmers, and more!!!
-Complimentary bites
-Space limited

Wine Tasting in the Garden @ Ruka Winewood (Miami, FL)
2024-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ruka Winewood, 51 NE 24th St, Miami, FL, 33137, United States
We’re joining forces with Miami wine guru Sarah Phillips to present a guided tasting on Victorian wine – with wines from Legend’s portfolio and others, all in the beautiful garden at Ruka Winewood. Copies of How to Drink Australian will be available to purchase at a discount.
Details:
– Wines from Victoria, Australia
– Six wines & light bites
– Hosted by Jane Lopes & Jon Ross MS
– Wednesday Jan 17th, 7pm
– $60pp
