LEGEND

Legend: An Australian Grand Tasting @ Frenchy's (Charlotte, NC)
2026-04-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Frenchy’s, 200 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
Frenchy’s presents LEGEND: An Australian Grand Tasting — an evening dedicated to the bold, boundary-pushing wines of Australia, poured with a purpose.
Join us on April 15, 2026 for a three-hour walkaround tasting featuring thirty standout Australian wines, hosted by Jane Lopes of Legend Imports. From iconic producers to next-generation legends in the making, this is a rare opportunity to explore the depth, energy, and evolution of Australia’s wine scene all in one room.
Proceeds from the evening will benefit The Vinguard, supporting meaningful work within our wine community.
Big wines. Big energy. A very good cause.

Beaufort Food & Wine Festival (Beaufort, NC)
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-18 | CA
Legend will be participating in and hosting events throughout the weekend at Beaufort F&W!
Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend, Inc. is a 501 c3 non profit. The first festival started as a weekend event in 2005 and was held in the streets of downtown Beaufort. Since its inception, Beaufort Wine and Food has donated over $1,00,000 for local non-profits while hosting hundreds of spectacular food and wine events.

5pm Legend Imports Arkansas Launch @ Honeycomb Kitchen Shop (Rogers, AR)
2026-05-06 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Honeycomb Kitchen Shop, 215 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
We’re thrilled to be launching in Arkansas this spring — join us for one of two launch tastings at Honeycomb Kitchen Shop in Rogers, AR.
Join us for an exclusive wine tasting experience celebrating the Arkansas debut of Legend Australian Wine Imports—a premier importer dedicated to showcasing the diversity, craftsmanship, and bold character of Australia’s top wine regions. Be among the very first to taste and purchase a curated lineup of five standout Australian wines, spanning crisp, vibrant riesling to rich, expressive shiraz and structured cabernet asauvignon.

7pm Legend Imports Arkansas Launch @ Honeycomb Kitchen Shop (Rogers, AR)
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Honeycomb Kitchen Shop, 215 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States

BTG Takeover with Tennille Chalmers @ Butterlamp (Nashville, TN)
2026-05-07 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Butterlamp, 1101 Chapel Ave #103, Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 7: Chalmers Aussie takeover at Butterlamp in East Nashville! Jane and Tennille Chalmers will be in the house, with BTG specials and heaps of one-night-only Aussie-inspired snacks. See you there!

Winemaker Happy Hour with Vino Volta @ Fat Cat & The Mantis (SF, CA)
2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fat Cat SF, 3215 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Vino Volta’s Garth Cliff is back! Join him and Jane for a pre-Hella Chenin event at the new Fat Cat SF space. BTG specials all night — no need to RSVP or book a seat, just come out and join us for some of the best Aussie chenin blanc and more.
Friday May 15, 6-9pm
Fat Cat & The Mantis
3215 Mission St, SF

HELLA CHENIN @ Hammerling Wines (Berkeley, CA)
2026-05-16 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hammerling Wines, 1350 Fifth Street, Berkeley, CA, 94710, United States
Hella Chenin was founded by Peter Andrews of Culture Wine Co., Josh Hammerling of Hammerling Wines, and Marty Winters and Alex Pitts of Maitre de Chai.
They created this festival for one reason: to give Chenin Blanc the spotlight it deserves.
We’re here to celebrate the grape and champion the family-run wineries that keep it alive. This is a one-day festival at Hammerling Wines in Berkeley, featuring 70+ Chenin Blancs from standout producers across California, Oregon, South Africa, and now…AUSTRALIA.
Garth Cliff from Vino Volta will be in the house, the sole representation for Australian Chenin.
Proceeds will be donated to CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights).
This is one you don’t want to miss!

Hella Chenin Tasting with Garth Cliff @ Verve (SF, CA)
2026-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Verve San Francisco, 2358 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA, 94115, United States
Verve is hosting their take on the Hella Chenin festival —a focused exploration featuring Rall Wines from South Africa and Vino Volta of Swan Valley, one of Western Australia’s oldest wine regions.
Led by Peter Andrews of Culture Wines, Jane Lopes of Legend Wines, co-author of How to Drink Australian, and winemaker Garth Cliff of Vino Volta, this seminar offers a deep dive into terroir-driven Chenin Blancs alongside a selection of standout reds to round out the tasting. Guests will have the rare opportunity to explore wines from Rall Wines, whose winemaker was named 2025 Top Winemaker of the Year, as well as distinctive bottlings from Vino Volta. Paired with curated South African and Australian bites, this experience highlights the depth, range, and character of Chenin Blanc across the Southern Hemisphere.
Flight includes:

2024 Rall Wine White Blend (Chenin-led, Verdelho, and Viognier)
2024 Rall NOA Chenin Blanc
2023 Rall Wine Red Blend (Syrah-led, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan)
2022 Vino Volta ‘Nothing Wrong With Old School’ Chenin Blanc
2024 Vino Volta ‘Funky & Fearless’ Chenin Blanc
2024 Vino Volta ‘Post-Modern Seriousism’ Grenache

Wednesday, May 20th
5 – 7pm
$50 per person

WINeFare 2026 @ Catharine Clark Gallery (San Francisco, CA)
2026-05-30 13:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Catharine Clark Gallery, 248 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Jane will be pouring five Australian wineries at WINeFare SF 2026! 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.

Australian Walk-Around with Jon @ Cree Wine Company (Hampton, NJ)
2026-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cree Wine Company, 167 Perryville Rd, Hampton, TN, 08827, United States
Join Jon for a one-of-a-kind Australian Walk Around Tasting at Hampton’s Cree Wine Company! This immersive evening will showcase exceptional Australian wines alongside passed hors d’oeuvres in a lively walk-around setting designed for mingling, tasting, and discovery. What makes this evening even more special? There will be TWO wine masters in the room together — a Master Sommelier and a Master of Wine — an experience wine lovers rarely get the opportunity to enjoy.
Expect: 🍷 A deep dive into Australian wines 🧀 Passed hors d’oeuvres ✨ A fun, social walk-around atmosphere, unique wines and stories from Australia’s top regions. If you’ve never explored Australian wine beyond the classics, this is your chance to experience something new, exciting, and unforgettable.
Wednesday, June 3rd | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Beyond the Plonk: Australian Gems @ Brooklyn Wine Exchange (Brooklyn, NY)
2026-06-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Wine Exchange, 138 Court St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
Thursday, June 04, 2026 @ 07:00 PM
with Jonathan Ross, importer and co-author of How To Drink Australian

From Brooklyn Wine Exchange: If we’re gonna do a class featuring some of our favorite wines in Australia, you better believe we’re gonna find the guy who literally wrote the book on the subject. Jonathan Ross acted as Head Somm at Eleven Madison Park starting in 2012 before moving to Australia to join the internationally lauded Rockpool Group and secure his Master Sommelier certification. While clearly no stranger to the likes of Grand Cru Burgundy and First Growth Bordeaux, he became infatuated with the unsung potential of Aussie wines, driving him and his wife, Jane Lopes, to write “the definitive modern guide to Australian wine”: How To Drink Australian. All this to say, in the parlance of the Aussies, “we’ve got a f*cking legend in the house.”

Wine Dinner with Jonathan Ross @ NY Butcher Shoppe (Cornelius, NC)
2026-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NY Butcher Shoppe, 20823 N Main St Ste C, Cornelius, NC, 28031, United States
Wine dinner with Jonathan Ross co-founder of Legend Imports, co-author of “How to Drink Australian.” Learn about Australian wines paired with a 5 Course dinner.
Date: Tuesday, July 21
Time: 6:00-8:00
Where: NY Butcher Shoppe Cornelius
Join this fabulous experience of learning about wines of Australia and Tim’s creative spin on Australian cuisine.
Please RSVP by phone: 980-981-1008 or in person at the Cornelius location.

Aussie Wine & Sausage Sizzle Party @ Decant (Napa, CA)
2026-07-28 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Decant Napa, 2999 Solano, Napa, CA, 94558, United States
Love Australian Wine and BBQ? We’re having a Sausage Sizzle!
What is Sausage Sizzle?
It’s an Aussie tradition; a casual cookout held in public places to raise money for charities, schools, children’s sports and so on. It’s bare-bones usually – a grilled sausage, lovingly called a “snag”, white bread and tomato sauce (actually ketchup).
When Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross founded Legend 6yrs ago, they set out to not only import Australian wine but a bit of Australian culture too.
Sausage Sizzle and Wine Party @ Decant with PLAYTE cooking and Jon pouring that good Aussie juice.
Glass & Bottle Specials
Yummy Food
Good Times
Benefiting our besties, Field Blends and The Vinguard.
You’ll love this Napa Valley take on an Aussie BBQ with Jonathan Ross, MS.
Free event, but please RSVP at the link to the event website.
5:00-8:00pm, Tuesday 7/28
DECANT NAPA VALLEY
2999 Solano, Napa, CA
napa@decantbottleshop.com
(707) 213-6480

Australian Wine Dinner with Jonathan Ross @ Boise Co-op Market (Boise, ID)
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Boise Co-op Market North End Wine Bar, 915 N. 8th St, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Join us on Thursday, July 30 for a special Australian wine dinner with Boise Co-op Market at the North End Wine Bar. It will be an educational evening with Jonathan Ross, exploring a variety of Australian wines from the Legend portfolio in a guided tasting, paired alongside small plates crafted by Terroir Bistro.
