New Wave Australia Class with Pat Sullivan & Bill Downie @ Flatiron Wines (NYC)
2025-09-03 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Flatiron Wines NYC, 873 Broadway, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Australia is in the midst of a renaissance, and we could not be more excited. Oz has incredible assets in its corner: shockingly old vines, the experience that comes with a culture of knowledge-sharing combined with state-of-the-art wine research at the industry’s fingertips, homegrown talent, and a commitment to innovation and the kind of fearlessness that brings revolution.
Joining us to help make sense of the momentum, while sharing their fabulous wines, are winemakers William (Bill) Downie and Patrick Sullivan. They’ll join us on the mezzanine of the world-renowned retailer Flatiron at 6pm on Wednesday, September 3 for a double-barreled masterclass.
The cost of this seminar is $50 and a $20 credit at the store will be extended to each guest for a future purchase. Seating is limited and special pricing on the featured wines will be made available to attendees only. We hope you can join us on the mezzanine at 6pm on Wednesday, September 3 for this special evening.

Mixtape with William Downie & Patrick Sullivan @ Compagnie Flatiron (NYC)
2025-09-04 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Compagnie Flatiron, 6 W 24th St, New York, NY, 10010, United States
Uptown Wine Mixtape brings two visionary voices in Australian wine to La Compagnie Flatiron.
William Downie has set the benchmark for site-specific, minimal-intervention Pinot Noir in Victoria. From harvests in Burgundy at Domaines Fourrier and Hubert Lignier to his own Gippsland vineyards, his work has helped redefine Australian Pinot as both world-class and deeply expressive of place.
Patrick Sullivan, a kindred spirit in the vines, focuses his craft on Chardonnay grown with obsessive care in Gippsland’s volcanic soils. His philosophy is simple: maximum work in the vineyard, minimal hand in the cellar. The result? Wines that speak clearly of their land, their time, and their grower’s hand.
Expect bottles that are precise, alive, and utterly compelling—poured alongside good beats and good company.
Reservations are recommended through Resy.

Legendary: The Wines of William Downie & Patrick Sullivan @ Waterford Wine (Milwaukee, WI)
2025-09-09 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Waterford Wine & Spirits, 2120 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Bill will be in Milwaukee for one night, pouring his wines and those of Patrick Sullivan at the iconic Waterford Wine & Spirits in Milwaukee. These are some of the greatest pinot noirs and chardonnays being made in Australia (and rivaling some of the greatest wines made from those grapes anywhere in the world). Taste through some of their most rare and highly allocated wines, with the ticket price being credit toward purchases.

Dinner with Patrick Sullivan @ Catalooche Ranch (Maggie Valley, NC)
2025-09-14 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Cataloochee Ranch, 118 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we bring the Outback to Appalachia at Cataloochee Ranch! Patrick Sullivan and Legend’s Jane Lopes will be in the house, showcasing Patrick’s world-class Victorian chardonnay and pinot noir, as well as a few other gems from the Legend portfolio. Executive Chef Jeb Aldrich and his team will prepare an exciting five-course meal to enjoy alongside the wines.

Patrick Sullivan Wine Dinner @ Leluia Hall (Charlotte, NC)
2025-09-16 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Leluia Hall, 1829 Cleveland Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
We are honored to be in the house for Leluia Hall’s FIRST EVER wine dinner! Their chef team has crafted a unique six-course menu to pair with four of Patrick’s wonderful wines and two wines from the broader Legend portfolio.
🗓️ Tuesday, September 16th
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 The Mezzanine at Leluia Hall
🍴 Six-course dinner
🍇 Six wines to enjoy

Patrick Sullivan Tasting @ Frenchy's (Charlotte, NC)
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Frenchy’s, 200 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
On Wednesday, September 17, we’re thrilled to be at Frenchy’s, one of Charlotte’s best wine and beer shops/bars, to feature the wines of Patrick Sullivan. Patrick will lead us through a lineup of his most exciting bottles—sharing the stories, techniques, and inspiration behind each pour.
This is a rare chance to meet Patrick in person and dive deep into the world of cutting-edge Australian winemaking. Seats are limited, so grab yours early and join us for an evening of discovery, conversation, and seriously good wine.

Legend's 5th Anniversary Show!!! (Trade Only)
2025-09-22 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Waymore’s, 811 Main St, Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
Legend is turning five!

To celebrate this momentous occasion we hope you’ll join us in Nashville for our first ever full portfolio tasting! We’ll have Erinn Klein (Ngeringa), Patrick Sullivan, and William Downie in town with us from Australia. See our website for the itinerary–we’ll be in touch with our out-of-town guests for details on the Sunday welcome festivities. Make sure to RSVP to the portfolio tasting if you plant to attend!
*PLEASE NOTE: The Anniversary Show is just for the trade! If you’re not a member of the wine trade and would like to celebrate with us, please make a booking at Bad Idea on September 22 (see itinerary) to join us for a BTG takeover with Erinn Klein, Patrick Sullivan, and Bill Downie. Thank you!

Legend Winemaker Takeover @ Bad Idea (Nashville, TN)
2025-09-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Bad Idea, 1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
Our friends at Bad Idea are hosting not one, not two, but THREE incredible Australian winemakers for this wine list takeover. Pair Ngeringa, Patrick Sullivan, and Bill Downie with Bad Idea’s award-winning Laotian food. We’ll be hanging from 6pm on! Book a table or come grab a seat at the bar.

Wine Dinner with Jane @ Her Place (Philadelphia, PA)
2025-10-18 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Her Place Supper Club, 1740 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103-5207, United States
We are excited to join Philly’s Her Place Supper Club for a one-night only menu, pairing Legend’s wines with Amanda Schulman’s award-winning food. Guests will leave with a copy of our book, How to Drink Australian. Two seatings at 5:30pm and 8:30pm. Tickets are $260 per person and include tasting menu, wine pairing, tax and gratuity.
Menu
Foie mousse, Madelines, apple butter
Almond, anchovy, puntarelle, lettuces
Beef tartare, mushrooms, chips
Green pie, soft cheese
Early squash ravioli, sage and butter
Lamb chops, peppers, blue cheese, oregano
Roasted apples, caramel ice cream, apple sorbet, oatmeal streusel

Fall Harvest Dinner ft. Legend @ Philo Ridge Farm
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Philo Ridge Farm, 2766 Mt Philo Rd, Charlotte, VT, 05445, United States
Join us for an evening that celebrates the interconnected world of agriculture—from pasture to orchard to vineyard.
This family-style dinner tells the story of how soil and season shape what arrives on our tables. Each course highlights the careful stewardship behind pork, apples, and wine, showcasing the agricultural practices that connect land to table.
Arrive at 6:00 p.m. for a welcome cider and introductions from our featured producers. Three paired courses follow, each designed to showcase the relationship among farm, orchard, and vineyard.
Begin with Crispy Pig Ears, followed by Pork Rillette Toast with apple jelly and fennel mustard, Shaved Apple Salad with ham and cheddar, and Pancetta & Bread Dumplings. The main course features Roast Pork & Apples with apple horseradish sauce, Rutabaga & Apple Mash, and Ham Hock & Braised Greens. Conclude with our Apple Tart, Bacon Caramel, and an Apple Cider Chantilly. All paired with wines from Legend.

Legend Wine Dinner @ The Plaid Apron (Knoxville, TN)
2025-11-13 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Plaid Apron, 1210 Kenesaw Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
Chef Drew McDonald, owner of the Plaid Apron, has long been a friend and supporter of Legend. We’re excited to host our third wine dinner with them!
Join us on Thursday November 13 for a special evening featuring the wines of Legend.
We’ve got a seasonal five course menu by Chef Drew McDonald alongside a lineup of Legend wines. If you’ve been to a Legend/Plaid Apron dinner before, you know it’s a can’t miss!
Wines and tentative menu are as follows:
Mt. Yengo Adelaide Hills Sparkling
Hush Puppies, Caviar, Poblano Crema
Patrick Sullivan Baw Baw Shire Chardonnay
Pheasant, Roasted Apple Chutney, Kohlrabi Slaw, Grits
Seppeltsfield Great Terraced Vineyard Grenache
Chef Caught Tuna, Roasted Beets, Oregon Bleu, Fresh Herbs
Corymbia Cabernet Sauvignon
Shrimp, Maitake Mushrooms, Sassafras Smoked Cauliflower, Rye Bread
Vino Volta Intimations of Immortality Verdelho
Pine Nut Turron Cake, Forgotten Pineapple

Legend Dinner @ Casot (Salt Lake City, UT)
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Casot, 1508 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, UT, 84105, United States
Join Jon for pintxos and Australian vino at Casot, Salt Lake City!
Wednesday, November 19, 2025. 6pm
Pintxos – $29++, Wine – $55++
($110 all inclusive*)
FINCA PINTXOS MENU
ensalada espinacas | spinach salad, toasted pine nuts, golden raisins, olive oil
Murdoch Hill ’23 | Sauvignon Blanc | Adelaide Hills, Australia
tosta de boquerones | grilled sourdough, shallot, piquillo pepper, boquerones, olive oil, balsamic, herbs
Vino Volta ‘Funky Fearless’ ’22 | Chenin Blanc | Swan District, Australia
albondigas* | beef & pork meatball, tomato sauce, shaved manchego, crystal bread
Moorilla Praxis ’19 | Pinot Noir | Tasmania, Australia
tagine | braised lamb, garbanzo, carrots, garlic, onion, tomato, zucchini
Reed ‘Knife Edge’ ’22 | Syrah | Victoria, Australia

Bunch of Legends @ Matilda (Park City, UT)
2025-11-20 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Matilda, 1600 Snow Creek Dr, Park City, UT, 84060, United States
Come join us for a ripper night with Legend’s Jonathan Ross and the fine folks at Matilda! We’ll be pouring some of the best Aussie wines around, serving up a cracking menu to match, and having a proper good time while we’re at it.
Tickets are $225 and include all your wine, food, and fun for the evening. Grab your partner, rally your mates, and get ready for a bloody great night out!

Australian Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Class @ Miel (Nashville, TN)
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Miel, 343 53rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Think you know Chardonnay and Pinot Noir?
The classic grapes of Burgundy ventured down under and are telling a wholly new story, expressing the terroir of Australia. Join us as we explore the many faces of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the microclimates across Australia.

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.
