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.
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 [email protected].
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!
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!
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!?
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 us 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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Join us for the grand finale of a sommelier competition dedicated to the wines of Western Australia. Witness an exciting live showdown among finalists as they compete in blind tasting, service challenges, and rigorous examinations for the chance to win a trip to Margaret River! You'll have the unique opportunity to taste alongside the contestants during the competition and afterward enjoy a diverse selection of Western Australia's finest wines. Light refreshments will be served, complementing over 40 exceptional wines on offer.
We are thrilled to be partnering with Red or White in Birmingham for a special event with winemaker William Downie and Legend owner Jonathan Ross on Tuesday, September 3rd! Bill and Jon will be teaching a masterclass on Australian wine, featuring Bill's wines and others in the Legend portfolio.
We're excited to partner with our friends at Foxcroft for this event! Enjoy a tasting of six Australian wines as Jane shares insights about each producer and what makes these wines unique. Every attendee will also receive a signed copy of How To Drink Australian, with light shared appetizers provided. ($75 ticket including a $60 book is a pretty good deal!)
Join us on Thursday, September 5 from 6:30-9:00pm for an exceptional wine dinner featuring Chalmers Wine at acclaimed Relais & Chateaux property The Fearrington House. We will be featuring five wines from Chalmers, an Australian family that focuses on Italian grape varietals, alongside three more wines from the Legend portfolio of Australian producers. Add a signed copy of Jane Lopes & Jonathan Ross' book, How to Drink Australian: An Essential Modern Wine Book to complete the evening. Stay tuned for Chef Paul Gagne’s 5-course dinner menu that will pair with 8 memorable wines.
