Join us for a very special meal at one of the fine dining bastions of North Carolina: Herons at the Umstead. The menu has been designed by four-time James Beard Semifinalist and celebrated chef, Steven Greene to pair perfectly with a diverse selection of Australian wine, including some special bottles yet to be seen in North Carolina. Jane and Jon will be in the house, serving wine, signing books, and speaking about this incredible wine-producing country. 

Jane and Jon will be in the house at the new, beautiful location of Raleigh Wine Shop in Raleigh, NC to host a wine tasting and sign books. Join us for a VIP Meet & Greet at 5:30pm where you will receive a signed copy of the book with your ticket, along with a premier tasting lineup, and a chance to listen to both Jane & Jon in a more intimate setting in our classroom. If you can't make the VIP tasting, join one of the tasting sessions throughout the evening from 6:30pm - 7:30pm where you will still get to meet the authors and sample a selection of Legend import wines.

A wine shop that is near and dear to our hearts, Paula de Pano's Rocks + Acid is the hottest place to buy wine in Chapel Hill, and we are honored to host this event with them. Jon will be in the house, pouring great Australian wine and signing books. 

There are two different time slots, 3pm and 4:30pm. Paula is also making it SUPER affordable to get a copy of the book, and offering the whole event for less than its RRP! Run, don't walk, y'all. 

Caviste, a wine shop in the same space as Bobby Boy Bakeshop, will host Jane for a wine tasting and book signing of 'How to Drink Australian'. The tasting is free and BTG and food specials will be available to hang out and enjoy for the evening.  

Jane, Jon, and legendary North Carolina chef Cheetie Kumar will take the stage together to talk books, Australian wine, hospitality, and community. Tickets include a copy of 'How to Drink Australian', a wine tasting, Ajja snacks, and good conversation! 

Join us for a FREE tasting of three exciting Australian wines as we celebrate the launch of 'How to Drink Australian' at Woodland Wine Merchant (Sylvan Park). Taste through three wines and have the opportunity to purchase a signed and personalized copy of Jane and Jon's new book, 'How to Drink Australian'.  No RSVP needed! Just come say hello!

Jane will be in the house at Cru & Domaine for this free tasting! Sample a selection of diverse wines from the Legend portfolio and have the opportunity to buy a signed and personalized copy of How to Drink Australian. 

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!