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Meet the Winemaker Tasting & Dinner with Garth Cliff of Vino Volta @ Wine Sage (Hendersonville, NC)

Wine Sage 416 N. Main St, Hendersonville, NC, 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! 

$75

Vino Volta Takeover @ Bad Idea (Nashville, TN)

Bad Idea 1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN, 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!

Summer Tasting Series @ The Wine Spot (Cleveland, OH)

The Wine Spot 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH, 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! 

First Friday Flicks @ Hearts (Nashville, TN)

Hearts 914 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN, 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!

The Australian Summer Garden Party @ Saint John’s in the Village (NYC)

Saint John's in the Village 218 W 11th St, New York City, NY, 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 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.

$50

Meet & Greet with Jane @ Vom Fass (St. Louis, MO)

Vom Fass 7314 Manchester Rd, Maple Wood, MO, 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!

$50

Australian Wine Class @ The Bighorn Bottle Shop & Wine Bar (Anaconda, MT)

The Bighorn Bottle Shop & Wine Bar 114 Main Street, Anaconda, MT, 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! 

$53.65

First Friday Flicks @ Hearts (Nashville, TN)

Hearts 914 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN, 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 Open House @ Publican Quality Meats (Chicago, IL)

Publican Quality Meats 825 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, 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! 

$40

Western Australian Wine Competition Finals – Texas Wine School (Houston, TX)

Texas Wine School 2301 Portsmouth St, Houston, TX, United States

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.

$30

Australian Wine Class w/ Bill Downie @ Red or White (Birmingham, AL)

Red or White 3916 Clairmont Ave., Birmingham, AL, United States

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. 

$40

Wine Tasting and Book Signing with Jane Lopes @ Foxcroft Birkdale (Charlotte, NC)

Foxcroft Birkdale 16915 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC, United States

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!)

$75.67

Chalmers Wine Dinner @ The Fearrington House (Pittsboro, NC)

The Fearrington House 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro, NC, United States

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.

$195

William Downie Winemaker Dinner @ Southall (Franklin, TN)

Southall 2200 Osage Lp, Franklin, TN, United States

Acclaimed new luxury resort Southall and Chef Richard Jones welcome biodynamic farmer and winemaker William Downie to the Jammery for an exciting dinner pairing his wines with the best of the summer harvest.

$300

First Friday Flicks @ Hearts (Nashville, TN)

Hearts 914 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN, 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!

Aussie Pinot Noir + Debate Watch Party @ Rocks + Acid (Chapel Hill, NC)

Rocks + Acid 712 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Experience the essence of Australian Pinot Noir at this tasting event, hosted by Legend Wine Imports, featuring esteemed winemaker William Downie. Delight in a curated selection of his exceptional pinot noirs from four distinctive single vineyard sites: Bull Swamp, Camp Hill, Mornington Peninsula, and Cathedral. Each vineyard offers a unique expression of terroir, showcasing the complexity and finesse that has won him acclaim in the wine world. AND in addition to tasting some great pinot noir, and meeting Bill Downie, hang out to watch the presidential debate! Entrance is free with a $50 donation to Josh Stein's NC gubernatorial campaign. 

$50

Free Tasting with Tennille Chalmers @ Woodland East (Nashville, TN)

Woodland Wine Merchant (East Nashville) 1001 Woodland S, Nashville, TN, United States

Swing by Woodland Wine in East Nashville for a free tasting with Tennille Chalmers, pouring wines from her family's estate - Italian grape varieties from Victoria's Heathcote and Murray Darling. 

Free

Wine Class with Tennille Chalmers @ Edit (Hendersonville, TN)

Edit 300 Indian Lake Boulevard #140, Hendersonville, United States

Join us at Edit in Hendersonville for a wine class with Tennille Chalmers! Tennille will take us through 6 of her family's wines, exploring the impact of climate-appropriate viticulture in Australia. 

$28.52

Chalmers Wine Dinner @ Board & Batten (Mesa, AZ)

Board & Batten 4012 E. Palm St., Mesa, AZ, United States

We are thrilled to join Board & Batten for their next wine pairing dinner, with special guests Tennille Chalmers and Legend's own Jonathan Ross! Please call the restaurant at 480-641-4148 to make a reservation and check out the menu in the full event listing.

$140