Join Jane at Levure Bottle Shop in Jackson, MS for a book signing and wine tasting. Grab a copy of the book at local Lemuria Books and head over to Levure to taste some wine and get it signed. No RSVP or ticket needed!
Jane will be in the house at Lincoln Fine Wines to showcase a few great Aussie producers, including Chalmers in a lead-up to their appearance at the Great Australian Bite. (We'll be side by side with Tyler wines, too, so come taste some Santa Barbara while you're at it!)
Join Jon at Sidetracked, just outside of Atlanta, for an intimate tasting with snacks. Sidetracked has put together a diverse array of wines to showcase the compelling narrative of modern Australian wine!
Join us and our friends at Stir Crazy for a lively celebration of HOW TO DRINK AUSTRALIAN: An Essential Modern Wine Book, with Jane Lopes and Mike Bennie. This is a free event — no RSVP or ticket required. Just swing by for an open-air celebration featuring: curated pours from standout Aussie producers, signed copies of the book, and an al fresco meet & greet with Jane & Mike.
After a deliciously successful first installment in 2024, The Los Angeles Times and Tourism Australia is proud to present the 2025 Great Australian Bite, and the featured wine guests are...Kim & Tennille Chalmers! Experience a night of Australian bites, sips and sounds — right in L.A. The multicourse menu, inspired by the best of Australia’s local produce and culinary heritage, will be paired with world-class wines from Kim and Tennille Chalmers, who will be in the house showcase their family's wines.
Jane will be pouring five Australian wineries at WINeFare SF 2025! 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.
Verve is wrapping up their South Australia series with something truly special! 🍷🇦🇺 Join us for a fantastic tasting at Verve, with Jane guiding a lineup of South Australia’s hidden gems, showcasing the region’s depth, diversity, and innovation.
We hope you'll join us for the inaugural Small Poppies trade tasting! Small Poppies is a group of four importers who work with wines from lesser-known (and less appreciated) wine regions: Culture Wine Co (South Africa), Danch & Granger Selections (Central & Eastern Europe), Legend Imports (Australia), Tupetz Wine Connection (Germany). At our inaugural tasting, we'll be welcoming trade from 3:30-5pm and the public from 5-7pm. Each importer is showing 5 wines, a distilled and focused look at some of the most important styles and regions in our respective focus areas. Walk-ins are welcome and RSVPs are appreciated. $50 for the public (please reach out to Bay Grape!) and free for the trade before 5pm (please RSVP with link). Prost! Gesondheid! Na Zdravje! Cheers, mate!
Join us for an intimate wine dinner hosted by Jon and our friends at Little Betty in Birmingham, featuring standout selections from Legend. Explore the vibrant, expressive world of contemporary Australian wine through a thoughtful five-course meal and guided storytelling. Each course has been lovingly crafted by Executive Chef Kyle Biddy and will be matched with wines that reflect the diversity and elegance of Australia's top producers.
Legend will be the feature of Research Park Wines' June wine club, with two featured events for wine club members on June 16 (with Jane) and June 30 (with Jon). Interested in becoming a part of Research Park's Wine Club and attending? Shoot them a note at hello@researchparkwines.com.
On Tuesday, June 18, we’re excited to join acclaimed New York city restaurant Atoboy for a BTG takeover. Grab your seat, raise a glass, and don’t miss this one-night-only takeover!
Jon is heading back to his roots - New Jersey! Big thanks to Judy and Harry's for hosting us and three of our favorite Aussie selections. So hang out for a full BTG Takeover this Thursday, June 19th! We’ll have glass specials, wine flights, and signed copies of our book How to Drink Australian available for purchase!
Jane will be joining our friends at Foxcroft Greenville for a pop-up tasting, pouring six wines from all across Australia. Drop in, no reservations required!
Jane will be speaking on Australian wine at Second City Sommeliers' Boot Camp! The Boot Camp will be two days chock full of networking, tasting, service, and seminars. Jane will be presenting on Day 2, July 1!
Legend will be the feature of Research Park Wines' June wine club, with two featured events for wine club members on June 16 (with Jane) and June 30 (with Jon). Interested in becoming a part of Research Park's Wine Club and attending? Shoot them a note at hello@researchparkwines.com.
The Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival is an annual fundraiser for the Crested Butte Center for the Arts, the premier visual and performing arts venue in the region. For over 30 years, the Center has been dedicated to providing arts and cultural experiences that inspire and entertain all audiences, whether they call Crested Butte home every day or just for the weekend. And the Wine and Food Festival has been a summer staple in the Gunnison Valley since 2008. Jane and Jon will be hanging out all week and participating in or leading three events.
Jane will be in the house and Miel's Sommer Camp (get it!?) -- a chance to take in some wine education and have a bit of fun. Seema Prasad, owner of Miel and Harvest Wine Shop, went to Australia with Legend in February, and we're here to bring you all the combined learnings. The theme is Cool + Warm Climate Australia, and how both climates can produce wines that are balanced, vibrant, and fresh.
Join Jane and Jon, hospitality veterans, authors, and the leading authorities on Australian wines, for an afternoon tasting featuring six selection from historic and exciting newer producers. How to Drink Australian books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Kim Chalmers of Chalmers Winery will also be in attendance.
Join us for a Sunday evening summer party on the Four Winds Farm patio, with visiting winemaker Kim Chalmers and Jane and Jon from Legend Imports. Come ready to enjoy Chef Jon Rosnow’s summer menu showcasing fresh produce and plenty of grilled and wood-fire roasted items. The all-star wine team will be making rounds to each table, visiting with guests to talk about the wines and our experiences in the industry. In addition to the food and wine offerings, enjoy all your favorite lawn games, a walk in the hop fields, or cool down inside while you explore the historic barn. The farm has endless fun and beauty to explore! Festivities will run from 5-8pm, but please plan to arrive between 5-6pm.
Australia is in the midst of a renaissance, and we could not be more excited. 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.