LEGEND

Wine Club @ Research Park Wines (Huntsville, AL)
2025-06-16 18:15 - 20:00, 2025-06-30 18:15 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Research Park Wine Merchants, 6125 University Dr, Suite D-20, Huntsville, AL, 35806, United States
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). We’ll be hanging out and tasting through four Legend wines:
Seppeltsfield Watervale Riesling
Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay
Chalmers Montevecchio Rosso
Murdoch Hill Red Blend
Interested in becoming a part of Research Park’s Wine Club and attending? Shoot them a note at hello@researchparkwines.com.

BTG Takeover @ Atoboy (NYC)
2025-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Atoboy, 43 E 28th St, New York City, NY, 10016, United States
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!

Aussie Wine Takeover with Jon @ Judy's (Asbury Park, NJ)
2025-06-19 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Judy and Harry’s, 408A 7th Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
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!

Pop-Up Tasting with Legend @ Foxcroft (Greenville, SC)
2025-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Foxcroft Greenville, 631 South Main St, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
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 on Australian Wine @ Second City Sommeliers Boot Camp (Chicago, IL)
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-01 | The Alchemy Room @ Breakthru Beverage, 3333 S. Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL, 60804, United States
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! Email secondcitysomms@gmail.com for more information and to register.

Jane & Jon @ Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival (Crested Butte, CO)
2025-07-13 - 2025-07-20 | TN
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:
Wednesday, July 16 – Tour de Fork Dinner: Sunset Soirée
Friday, July 18 – Australia: Old Soils & Ancient Vines Seminar
Saturday, July 19 – Grand Tasting
We hope you’ll join us in beautiful Crested Butte!

Aussie Sommer Camp @ Miel (Nashville, TN)
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Miel, 343 53rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
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.

Australian Wine Tasting with Jon and Jane @ Four Winds Farm (Fitchburg, WI)
2025-07-27 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Four Winds Farm, 5735 Adams Road, Fitchburg, WI, 53575, United States
This is the first of two exciting events with Four Winds Farm on Sunday, July 27!
Australian Wine Tasting with Jonathan Ross and Jane Lopes, authors of How to Drink Australian
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.
Tasting of 6 wines:
Chalmers Vermentino – Heathcote, VIC
Chalmers Nero d’Avola – Heathcote, VIC
Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay – Henty, VIC + Limestone Coast, SA
Vino Volta Post Modern Seriousism Grenache – Swan Valley, WA
Seppeltsfield Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley, SA
Murdoch Hill Red Blend​ – Adelaide Hills, SA
How to Drink Australian available in advance for $55

Up North, Down Under: Summer Patio Dinner with Chalmers Wines @ Four Winds Farm (Fitchburg, WI)
2025-07-27 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Four Winds Farm, 5735 Adams Road, Fitchburg, WI, 53575, United States
We welcome you to a Sunday evening summer party on the Four Winds Farm patio, with visiting winemaker Kim Chalmers and Jane and Jon from Legend Imports. The Chalmers family’s commitment to innovation and excellence has made them a pivotal force in the Australian wine scene for almost 30 years. Through their nursery, vineyards and winery, Chalmers is working to sustainably grow and authentically craft the regional Australian wines of the future.
Jane and Jon, hospitality industry veterans, importers, and noted authorities on Australian wines will be on hand to talk to guests, pour wines, and sign copies of their recent publication, How to Drink Australian.
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 their fascinating experiences in the industry. Your ticket price includes food, pours of each wine, and gratuity. Additional bottles and books will be available to purchase to take home.
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.
Wine selection:
Chalmers 2022 Greco
Chalmers 2022 Montecchio Bianco
Chalmers 2021 Nero d’Avola
Chalmers 2023 Vermentino
Mother Block 2022 Red Blend
Mother Block 2022 White Blend

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 | TN
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
