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How to Drink Australian with Jane Lopes @ Picnic Wine & Provisions (Chicago, IL)

Picnic Wine & Provisions 7301 Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, United States

Indulge in the best of Australian wines with Jane Lopes at Picnic! Discover the secrets of Australian wine and why it should be your top choice. Join us for an exclusive wine tasting and book signing event featuring Jane’s acclaimed book, “How to Drink Australian.” Secure your spot now and pre-order your copy of “How to Drink Australian” to ensure you don’t miss out!

$35

“How to Drink Australian” Wine Tasting @ The Book Cellar (Chicago, IL)

The Book Cellar 4736 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Jane will be in the house at Lincoln Square's The Book Cellar for a wine tasting and book event.  Opened in 2004, The Book Cellar is independent and woman-owned bookstore and cafe. Known for its excellent taste in books and wine, they also host frequent author events and book clubs, located in the heart of the culturally diverse neighborhood once known as the city's Germantown. 

Australian Wine Tasting @ Stage Left (New Brunswick, NJ)

Stage Left 5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

Jon is heading back to his roots, with an event at the restaurant he got his start at in New Jersey: Stage Left. Stage Left and Catherine Lombardi have been staples in New Brunswick for decades, with a commitment to quality ingredients, warm hospitality, and excellent beverage programs. We will gather at 6:30pm with some welcome hors d’ouevres. At 7pm, we will sit down to a guided tasting and panel discussion with Jon and Stage Left's owners Mark and Francis. We will look at 8 wines in the tasting, including shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and riesling, but also more unusual varieties and surprises…all from producers new to New Jersey. You won’t be disappointed!

$69

Taco’s, Cornhole & Aussie Wine @ Ashe’s Beer Garden (Knoxville, TN)

Ashe's Beer Garden 4524 Old Kingston Pike, Knoxville, United States

Get ready to taste legendary wines, compete in corn hole championships, and eat tacos with Jane at Ashe's Beer Garden. Ashe's is a Knoxville institution that has recently added a beer garden to its offerings. Enjoy a night of fun at this free event! 

Free

How to Drink Australian with Jonathan Ross @ Bibliotheque (NYC)

Bibliotheque 54 Mercer St, New York, NY, United States

We are honored to be Bibliotheque's first wine event! Here's what they have to say: "For Bibliotheque's first wine event, we are extremely lucky to have author, importer, winemaker, and master sommelier Jonathan Ross lead us through a tasting and discussion of one of the most neglected yet diverse wine countries in the world. Along with his partner, Jane Lopes, Jonathan has recently published "How To Drink Australian", a lively, in-depth, and sometimes surprising exploration of the why, the how, and the where of the most exciting wine-producing country in the world today. You will have the opportunity to taste through six Australian wines, and our full food menu will be available for ordering. Additionally, we will have signed copies of "How To Drink Australian" available for purchase at a discounted rate."

$45

Australian Wine Tasting @ Dahlia’s Restaurant & Porch (Atlanta, GA)

Dahlia's Restaurant & Porch 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA, United States

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].

Free

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 Wine Tasting @ Finch Fine Wines (Birmingham, AL)

Finch Fine Wines 2737 US-280 Suite 144, Mountain Brook, AL, United States

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!

Garth Cliff @ Sauvage (Phoenix, AZ)

Sauvage 149 West McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ, United States

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!? 

$16