LEGEND

Up North, Down Under: Summer Patio Dinner with Chalmers Wines @ Four Winds Farm (Fitchburg, WI)
2025-07-27 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Four Winds Farm, 5735 Adams Road, Fitchburg, WI, 53575, United States
We welcome you to a Sunday evening summer party on the Four Winds Farm patio, with visiting winemaker Kim Chalmers and Jane and Jon from Legend Imports. The Chalmers family’s commitment to innovation and excellence has made them a pivotal force in the Australian wine scene for almost 30 years. Through their nursery, vineyards and winery, Chalmers is working to sustainably grow and authentically craft the regional Australian wines of the future.
Jane and Jon, hospitality industry veterans, importers, and noted authorities on Australian wines will be on hand to talk to guests, pour wines, and sign copies of their recent publication, How to Drink Australian.
Come ready to enjoy Chef Jon Rosnow’s summer menu showcasing fresh produce and plenty of grilled and wood-fire roasted items. The all-star wine team will be making rounds to each table, visiting with guests to talk about the wines and their fascinating experiences in the industry. Your ticket price includes food, pours of each wine, and gratuity. Additional bottles and books will be available to purchase to take home.
In addition to the food and wine offerings, enjoy all your favorite lawn games, a walk in the hop fields, or cool down inside while you explore the historic barn. The farm has endless fun and beauty to explore!
Festivities will run from 5-8pm, but please plan to arrive between 5-6pm.
Wine selection:
Chalmers 2022 Greco
Chalmers 2022 Montecchio Bianco
Chalmers 2021 Nero d’Avola
Chalmers 2023 Vermentino
Mother Block 2022 Red Blend
Mother Block 2022 White Blend

Australian Wine Tasting with Jon and Jane @ Four Winds Farm (Fitchburg, WI)
2025-07-27 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Four Winds Farm, 5735 Adams Road, Fitchburg, WI, 53575, United States
This is the first of two exciting events with Four Winds Farm on Sunday, July 27!
Australian Wine Tasting with Jonathan Ross and Jane Lopes, authors of How to Drink Australian
Join Jane and Jon, hospitality veterans, authors, and the leading authorities on Australian wines, for an afternoon tasting featuring six selection from historic and exciting newer producers. How to Drink Australian books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Kim Chalmers of Chalmers Winery will also be in attendance.
Tasting of 6 wines:
Chalmers Vermentino – Heathcote, VIC
Chalmers Nero d’Avola – Heathcote, VIC
Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay – Henty, VIC + Limestone Coast, SA
Vino Volta Post Modern Seriousism Grenache – Swan Valley, WA
Seppeltsfield Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley, SA
Murdoch Hill Red Blend​ – Adelaide Hills, SA
How to Drink Australian available in advance for $55

Aussie Sommer Camp @ Miel (Nashville, TN)
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Miel, 343 53rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Jane will be in the house and Miel’s Sommer Camp (get it!?) — a chance to take in some wine education and have a bit of fun. Seema Prasad, owner of Miel and Harvest Wine Shop, went to Australia with Legend in February, and we’re here to bring you all the combined learnings. The theme is Cool + Warm Climate Australia, and how both climates can produce wines that are balanced, vibrant, and fresh.

Jane & Jon @ Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival (Crested Butte, CO)
2025-07-13 - 2025-07-20 | CA
The Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival is an annual fundraiser for the Crested Butte Center for the Arts, the premier visual and performing arts venue in the region. For over 30 years, the Center has been dedicated to providing arts and cultural experiences that inspire and entertain all audiences, whether they call Crested Butte home every day or just for the weekend. And the Wine and Food Festival has been a summer staple in the Gunnison Valley since 2008.
Jane and Jon will be hanging out all week and participating in or leading three events:
Wednesday, July 16 – Tour de Fork Dinner: Sunset Soirée
Friday, July 18 – Australia: Old Soils & Ancient Vines Seminar
Saturday, July 19 – Grand Tasting
We hope you’ll join us in beautiful Crested Butte!

Wine Club @ Research Park Wines (Huntsville, AL)
2025-06-30 18:15 - 20:00, 2025-06-16 18:15 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Research Park Wine Merchants, 6125 University Dr, Suite D-20, Huntsville, AL, 35806, United States
Legend will be the feature of Research Park Wines’ June wine club, with two featured events for wine club members on June 16 (with Jane) and June 30 (with Jon). We’ll be hanging out and tasting through four Legend wines:
Seppeltsfield Watervale Riesling
Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay
Chalmers Montevecchio Rosso
Murdoch Hill Red Blend
Interested in becoming a part of Research Park’s Wine Club and attending? Shoot them a note at hello@researchparkwines.com.

Jane on Australian Wine @ Second City Sommeliers Boot Camp (Chicago, IL)
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-01 | The Alchemy Room @ Breakthru Beverage, 3333 S. Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL, 60804, United States
Jane will be speaking on Australian wine at Second City Sommeliers’ Boot Camp! The Boot Camp will be two days chock full of networking, tasting, service, and seminars. Jane will be presenting on Day 2, July 1! Email secondcitysomms@gmail.com for more information and to register.

Pop-Up Tasting with Legend @ Foxcroft (Greenville, SC)
2025-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Foxcroft Greenville, 631 South Main St, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Jane will be joining our friends at Foxcroft Greenville for a pop-up tasting, pouring six wines from all across Australia. Drop in, no reservations required!

Aussie Wine Takeover with Jon @ Judy's (Asbury Park, NJ)
2025-06-19 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Judy and Harry’s, 408A 7th Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
Jon is heading back to his roots – New Jersey! Big thanks to Judy and Harry’s for hosting us and three of our favorite Aussie selections. So hang out for a full BTG Takeover this Thursday, June 19th! We’ll have glass specials, wine flights, and signed copies of our book How to Drink Australian available for purchase!

BTG Takeover @ Atoboy (NYC)
2025-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Atoboy, 43 E 28th St, New York City, NY, 10016, United States
On Tuesday, June 18, we’re excited to join acclaimed New York city restaurant Atoboy for a BTG takeover. Grab your seat, raise a glass, and don’t miss this one-night-only takeover!

An Evening with Legend @ Little Betty (Birmingham, AL)
2025-06-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Little Betty, 321 Rele St, Suite E8, Mountain Brook, AL, 35223, United States
Join us for an intimate wine dinner hosted by Jon and our friends at Little Betty in Birmingham, featuring standout selections from Legend. Explore the vibrant, expressive world of contemporary Australian wine through a thoughtful five-course meal and guided storytelling. Each course has been lovingly crafted by Executive Chef Kyle Biddy and will be matched with wines that reflect the diversity and elegance of Australia’s top producers. Wines include some of Legend’s most highly coveted and rare bottlings, including Moorilla Extra Brut Rosé, Patrick Sullivan Baw Baw Shire Chardonnay, Ngeringa Syrah, Domaine A Cabernet Sauvignon, and Seppeltsfield Rich Rare Apera.

Inaugural Small Poppies Tasting @ Bay Grape (Oakland, CA)
2025-06-09 15:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bay Grape, 376 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA, 94610, United States
We hope you’ll join us for the inaugural Small Poppies trade tasting! Small Poppies is a group of four importers who work with wines from lesser-known (and less appreciated) wine regions:
​💥 Culture Wine Co (South Africa)
​💥 Danch & Granger Selections (Central & Eastern Europe)
​💥 Legend Imports (Australia)
​💥 Tupetz Wine Connection (Germany)
​At our inaugural tasting, we’ll be welcoming trade from 3:30-5pm. At 5pm, we’ll open the doors to the public, though trade is welcome to hang out as well. Each importer is showing 5 wines, a distilled and focused look at some of the most important styles and regions in our respective focus areas.
​Walk-ins are welcome and RSVPs are appreciated. $50 for the public (please reach out to Bay Grape!) and free for the trade before 5pm (please RSVP with link).
​Prost! Gesondheid! Na Zdravje! Cheers, mate!

South Australia Tasting with Jane @ Verve (San Francisco, CA)
2025-06-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Verve San Francisco, 2358 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA, 94115, United States
Verve is wrapping up their South Australia series with something truly special! 🍷🇦🇺
Join us for a special tasting at Verve, with Jane guiding a lineup of South Australia’s hidden gems, showcasing the region’s depth, diversity, and innovation.
Tasting Lineup:
• Seppeltsfield Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley 2023
• Ngeringa Pet Nat, Adelaide Hills 2022
• Murdoch Hill Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills 2023
• Ngeringa Syrah, Adelaide Hills 2022
• Micro Wines Cinsault, Barossa Valley 2022
• Reed ‘Alexia’ Grenache, Barossa Valley 2022
• Seppeltsfield 21-Year-Old ‘Para’ Tawny, Barossa Valley

WINeFare 2025 @ Haight Street Art Center (San Francisco, CA)
2025-06-07 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Haight Street Art Center, 215 Haight St, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Jane will be pouring five Australian wineries at WINeFare SF 2025! This incredible wine festival is the only natural wine fair centering on the achievements of women in natural wine. Since 2018, it has created a safe and welcoming environment where women and other genders can build connections, foster opportunities, and taste hundreds of delicious wines made and imported by women.

Great Australian Bite with Kim & Tennille Chalmers (Malibu, CA)
2025-05-31 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Four Stones Farm, 2714 Triunfo Canyon Rd, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
After a deliciously successful first installment in 2024, The Los Angeles Times and Tourism Australia is proud to present the 2025 Great Australian Bite, and the featured wine guests are…Kim & Tennille Chalmers!
Experience a night of Australian bites, sips and sounds — right in L.A. Join esteemed Australian chefs Curtis Stone and Clare Falzon on Saturday, May 31 for an intimate dining experience at Stone’s private farm nestled in Malibu wine country. This chef-crafted menu will serve up the best of Down Under: fresh, seasonal produce and expertly paired wines — served in the premium, yet relaxed style that defines Aussie dining.
The multicourse menu, inspired by the best of Australia’s local produce and culinary heritage, will be paired with world-class wine and beer selections curated by Australian wine and drinks journalist Mike Bennie (P&V Merchants). Additionally, winemakers Kim and Tennille Chalmers (Chalmers) will showcase wines produced from their family’s vineyards in Victoria: Heathcote and Merbein. Indigenous culinary entrepreneur Daniel Motlop (Seven Seasons) will serve his vodka made from native yams harvested from the Northern Territory.

How to Drink Australian Event w/ Now Serving @ Stir Crazy (Los Angeles, CA)
2025-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Stir Crazy, 6903 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States
There’s never been a better time to explore the wines of Australia — and we’re throwing a patio party on Melrose to prove it.
Join us and our friends at Stir Crazy for a lively celebration of HOW TO DRINK AUSTRALIAN: An Essential Modern Wine Book, with Jane Lopes and Mike Bennie.
This is a free event — no RSVP or ticket required. Just swing by for an open-air celebration featuring:
• Curated pours from standout Aussie producers
• Signed copies of the book
• An al fresco meet & greet with Jane & Mike
See you there!

Meet the Importer with Jonathan Ross @ Sidetracked (Chamblee, GA)
2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sidetracked, 3411 Pierce Dr #200, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Join Jon at Sidetracked, just outside of Atlanta, for an intimate tasting with snacks. Sidetracked has put together a diverse array of wines to showcase the compelling narrative of modern Australian wine!

Wine Tasting @ Lincoln Fine Wines (Venice, CA)
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lincoln Fine Wine, 727 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA, 90291, United States
Jane will be in the house at Lincoln Fine Wines to showcase a few great Aussie producers, including Chalmers in a lead-up to their appearance at the Great Australian Bite. (We’ll be side by side with Tyler wines, too, so come taste some Santa Barbara while you’re at it!)

Tasting with Jane @ J. Emerson Fine Wine (Richmond, VA)
2025-04-29 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | J. Emerson Fine Wine, 5716 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA, 23226, United States
There are three different sittings to come taste some wine with Jane at J. Emerson Fine Wine in Richmond, Virginia: 4:30pm, 6pm, and 7:30pm. $20 per person. Please call to make a booking.

Book Signing & Wine Tasting @ Levure Bottle Shop (Jackson, MS)
2025-04-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Levure Bottle Shop, 4465 I-55 Suite 102A, Jackson, MS, 39206, United States
Join Jane at Levure Bottle Shop in Jackson, MS for a book signing and wine tasting. Grab a copy of the book at local Lemuria Books and head over to Levure to taste some wine and get it signed. No RSVP or ticket needed!

Wine Flair @ Miel (Nashville, TN)
2025-04-15 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Miel, 343 53rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Nashville, look out! The Vinguard and Co-Fermented are bringing Wine Flair, a unique celebration of LGBTQIA+ natural winemakers, to Nashville on April 15 in collaboration with our good friends at @mielrestaurant.
With LGBTQIA+ rights and protections under attack, representation matters more than ever. Luke Wylde from Lares/Statera and Oniyx Acosta of Commonwealth Crush will pour a selection of their wines, and we’ll have an array of wines made by queer winemakers from California on pour.
$40/$30 food and beverage industry
April 15, 5-8pm
The Barn @ Miel
Since 2022, we’ve been having Wine Flair tastings to promote queer natural winemakers and support communities in SF, NY, LA, Austin, and Portland, and we’re so excited to bring it to Nashville!
Net proceeds will be used to support the work of @thevinguard and @co_fermented, as well as a portion donated to local LGBTQ+ organizations in Nashville.

Honoring the Global Impact of Australian Wines @ Asia Society (NY, NY)
2024-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, United States
Join us for a night at New York’s Asia Society, with a Q&A with Jane and Jon, focused on their book How to Drink Australian. Joining them on stage is Josh Pugh— better known as America Josh — a champion of Australians in New York and the U.S., and a leader in promoting Australia, its culture, and its brands. The Q&A will be followed by a wine tasting from Legend’s portfolio.
This program is part of Asia Society’s Season of Australia series of programming, and presented in conjunction with Maḏayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala, on view at Asia Society Museum, September 17, 2024 – January 5, 2025.

Meet the Importer with Jane @ Wine Whisperer (Richmond, VA)
2024-10-15 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Wine Whisperer, 11535 West Broad Street, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Jane’s excited to be back at Wine Whisperer for the second time to showcase some of the Aussie gems she’s so passionate about.
Jane will be guiding you through a tasting of six wines in the Whisper Room. Limited seats available.
Two sessions available (6 pm and 8 pm). See you there!

Winemaker Tasting with Sierra Reed @ 3 Parks (Atlanta, GA)
2024-10-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 3 Parks, 405 N Angier Ave NE Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Come meet Sierra with our friends at 3 Parks in Atlanta.
A few nice words on the event from the team at 3 Parks: “Master Sommelier and owner of Legend Australian Wine Imports, Jonathan Ross, will be accompanying Sierra Reed, THE coolest, most talented, exceptionally chic winemaker and owner of Reed Wines to Atlanta for the first time! We have been in love with her wines since we tried them in 2020 and we’re so thrilled to have her visit 3 Parks Wine Shop!”
We will be tasting:
2020 Reed ‘White Heart’ Riesling, Geelong, Australia
2022 Reed ‘Alexia’ Grenache, Barossa Valley, Australia
2021 Reed ‘Knife Edge’ Shiraz, Grampians, Great Western, Australia

Dinner Party with Sierra Reed and Jane Lopes @ The Duck & The Peach (Washington DC)
2024-10-08 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Duck & The Peach, 300 7th St SE, Washington D.C., DC, 20009, United States
The Duck & The Peach is a James Beard nominated restaurant on Capitol Hill, serving California meets New England cuisine. Owned by Hollis Wells Silverman, part of the mission of the restaurant is to support other women-owned businesses – a natural fit for Sierra (owner/winemaker at Reed Wines) and Jane (co-owner of Legend) to make an appearance! Start with a welcome sip and then head into a three-course meal paired with Sierra’s wines.

Wines of Victoria @ SommCon (San Diego, CA)
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-07 | Town & Country Resort & Spa, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Wines of Victoria will be featured at SommCon this year, both at the Expo and in a special seminar on Victorian wines (featuring winemaker Sierra Reed!). Seek out the Wine Victoria booth at the Expo, where you’ll get to taste three producers from our portfolio: Reed, Chalmers, and Patrick Sullivan. Then make sure you register for the Wines of Victoria panel and tasting on Monday, October 7 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Sierra Reed will be there in person, showcasing her wines!

First Friday Flicks @ Hearts (Nashville, TN)
2024-10-04 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!

How to Drink Australian! Wine Dinner @ Cataloochee Ranch (Maggie Valley, NC)
2024-10-03 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Cataloochee Ranch, 118 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
Jane could not be more excited to be heading out to the hills of western North Carolina to partner with Cataloochee Ranch on a singular wine dinner. Perched on a mountaintop in the Smokies, Cataloochee Ranch is a Relais & Châteaux resort that mixes classic ranch fun with exceptional accommodations and cuisine. Spread across hundreds of acres along the southeastern border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the property’s breathtaking elevation, open balds, and long range views are complemented by classic comforts, perfectly rustic cuisine, humble hospitality and hands-on, expert-led activities.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we bring the Outback to Appalachia! Jane will be leading the dinner, as well as telling stories about her journey, the wines, and what makes Australia an incredible place for viticulture. Executive Chef Jeb Aldrich and his team will prepare an exciting five-course meal to enjoy alongside the wines.

BTG Takeover with Michael Downer @ Somebody People (Denver, CO)
2024-09-26 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Somebody People, 1165 S Broadway #104, Denver, CO, 80210, United States
Denver friends, swing by Somebody People on Thursday night to say hi to Murdoch Hill’s Michael Downer and taste some of his sensational wines!

Happy Hour with Winemaker Michael Downer @ Miel (Nashville, TN)
2024-09-24 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Miel, 343 53rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Join us and our friends at Miel as we hang out on the patio and chat with Michael Downer about his family’s Adelaide Hills winery. We’ll taste through 4 wines paired with Miel’s award-winning snacks. Hope to see you there!
