Party like Aussies do at this book launch party! Join author Jon Ross at Fruit Wine Co. for a fun-filled evening of Australian wine and book signing.
Jon is partnering with legendary Las Vegas steakhouse and bar, Harlo, to present a five course dinner with wine pairings from the Legend portfolio. Email Kester at [email protected] for reservations.
An Aussie-American mash-up with bites, wines, & books, featuring Bree Stock (Australian MW making wine in Oregon) and Jane Lopes (American sommelier importing and writing about Australian wine). This is a free event! Come for a wine tasting and a bite, stay for a glass of wine and a signed copy of How to Drink Australian.
Join Chef Nicole Jones and Legend's Jane Lopes for a dinner that will bid adieu to summer and make you rethink everything you thought you knew about Australian vino. Legend is championing a whole new side of Australian wines, a perfect match for dinners with a twist that only Chef Nicole can bring. The women will lead you through 4 courses and a curated wine experience guided by the unparalleled knowledge of Jane and her portfolio. It's a rare opportunity to dine, sip, and learn about Australian wines. This dinner promises to be a cheeky affair filled with laughter, delicious surprises, and wine mastery. Book your seat at the table and get ready to taste the unexpected and embrace the delightful transition from summer to fall with us! Bubbles and Bites from 6:30-7:00. Dinner will start at 7:00pm and will take approximately 2 hours.
We are honored to be included in the line-up of the Southern Festival of Books taking place in our hometown of Nashville, TN! We may be the only book event taking place in the festival's beer garden...we'll be pouring a couple Australian wines to go along with our discussion of How to Drink Australian. Free event, y'all!!
Discover the allure of Australian wines with the exclusive Dallas launch of “How to Drink Australian” by author and Legend co-founder Jane Lopes. This event promises an enlightening journey into the heart of Australia’s wine culture. Jane will personally introduce the book, sharing insights and stories that shaped her passion for Australian wines. This event is free and open to everyone.
Discover the allure of Australian wines with the exclusive Dallas launch of “How to Drink Australian” by author and Legend co-founder Jane Lopes. This event promises an enlightening journey into the heart of Australia’s wine culture. The first part of the event, a book presentation, will happen at sister venue The Wild Detectives (see previous event listing), where Jane will personally introduce the book, sharing insights and stories that shaped her passion for Australian wines. But the experience doesn’t end there. Following the presentation, attendees will be treated to a meticulously curated wine dinner at Sketches of Spain with a menu by Chef Iñaki. As you indulge in each course, Jane will guide a tasting session, ensuring every sip is a voyage of flavors and history.
📍 Help us give Jane a Texas-sized welcome on her book release tour— join us Thursday, October 26th @ 6:30 for an intimate Australian wine tasting class with wines from Jane’s import portfolio @auswinelegends & take home a personalized copy of 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣. ✍️
Includes side-by-side tastings of Mother Block White, Mother Block Skin Contact, Vino Volta ‘Different Skins’, La Petite Mort 'Gentil Qvevri,’ William Downie Cathedral Pinot Noir, La Petite Mort 'Saperavi Qvevri,’ & Patrick Sullivan Gippsland Pinot Noir paired with palate-cleansing snacks.
The Communion’s #MeetYourMaker is BACK on October 28th featuring Legend Imports sommeliers and author, Jane Lopes & Jon Ross for a book signing party and wine tasting to celebrate the launch of the new book "How to Drink Australian.” There’s nothing better than taking a trip to Australia through wine. We are honored to join our good from Cha at her shop The Communion to discuss these exciting wine regions.
For the afterparty, we'll be heading to new Syracuse wine bar Nobody's, where Australian wine will take over the list! No reservations necessary, just swing by.
Join us for an evening exploring wines of Australia at the acclaimed New York institution, Gramercy Tavern. Legend owners Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross will join the Gramercy Tavern team in celebration of the launch of our new book, “How to Drink Australian”. We’ll enjoy six different Australian wines, accompanied by a five-course seasonal menu by Executive Chef Michael Anthony.
Jon will be teaming up with his long-time colleague and buddy Cedric Nicaise, former wine director at Eleven Madison Park and partner at The Noortwyck - a local and seasonally sourced American restaurant in the West Village - for a multi-course wine dinner.
A staple event at Nolita wine bar Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, the Wine Mixtape series features a guest and their musical and wine selections. Jane and Jon will be holding court from 9pm until close, pouring some great Australian wines, playing some tunes, and signing books!
For Univeristy of Chicago alumni only - sorry! Jane Lopes, AB'07 is back with UChicago New York Alumni Club for Part II of our Sip & Study series. This time, we will discuss her newest book, How to Drink Australian: An Essential Modern Wine Book. She will be joined in conversation by Andrea Bischof, AB'13. We will taste some wines during the presentation along with Q&A; books will be available for purchase and signing before and after the discussion.
Join us on Nov 1st at Superiority Burger and experience Australian wines like you've never had them before. We're celebrating our book launch with our friends at Convive and Superiority Burger. See you there?
Come meet the winemaker! This will be the FIRST winemaker tasting at the newly opened Cosette, and the featured guest is Sierra Reed of Reed Wines (Geelong, VIC). Guests will enjoy three different wines of Sierra's (Alexia Grenache 2021, R&R Pinot Gris 2021, and Knife Edge Shiraz 2021) paired with cheese & charcuterie from Cosette.
Join us for a tasting and book signing at Harvest Wine Market, recently taken over by Miel's Seema Prasad, with the vision of making Harvest Nashville's premier wine and spirits shopping experience. Taste through five wines from Legend, hang with Jane and Jon, and pick up a signed copy of How to Drink Australian. This tasting is free, but bookings are recommended.
Jane will be hosting a free wine tasting of some of the greatest hits of Legend ahead of Dedalus's annual Cosmic Wines event. Following the tasting, several of Legend's wines will be available by the glass and bottle at the wine bar, so stick around for a glass and a bite!
Once a year, the iconic wine shop Dedalus gathers some of their favorite wineries from around the world in Burlington, VT for Cosmic Wines. No bones about it, this is one of the premier wine-buying events in the country. It’s also a party. A chance to rub elbows and connect with the winemakers and importers bringing you beautiful, artisanal wines.
Join us for a fantastic evening celebrating Australian wine at Little Saint, acclaimed plant-based restaurant and music venue. Legend's Jane Lopes will be in attendance along with with Sierra Reed of Reed Wines for a book signing and a wine flight featuring Legend Imports' selection, including Reed Wines, Syrami, and Minimum.
4 pm-6 pm | Tasting flight and wine industry mixer in the Wine Lounge
6 pm-9 pm | BTG takeover with live music at The Second Story with Sarah Walk & Hayfitz
