📍 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

Join us for a festive wine dinner at Petit Crenn featuring the wines of Sierra Reed. This evening promises an array of exquisite flavors with a menu by globally acclaimed Chef Dominique Crenn and a glimpse into Sierra's fascinating winemaking odyssey that spans the globe! Sierra's eponymous winery, 'Reed,' takes center stage, featuring a curated selection of her exceptional wines, including 2021 'R&R' Pinot Gris, 2021 'Alexia' Grenache, and 2021 'Knife Edge' Shiraz. We will also explore her winemaking journey, pairing wines from places Sierra has trained, from Barolo, Italy to Germany's Rheingau to Beaujolais, France. Alongside Sierra, Legend's Jane Lopes will be in attendance with signed copies of her new book, How to Drink Australian, available for purchase. 

Jane Lopes, founder of Legend imports, and author of Vignette: Stories Of Life And Wine In 100 Bottles is back at DECANTsf with her new book, How to Drink Australian. Our conversation will include topics of entrepreneurship, wild journeys, second careers, and all things Australian wine. Limited copies of How to Drink Australian will be available for purchase at DECANTsf, AND get the book signed!

Jane and Jon will be teaching a masterclass on all things Australian wine at Wrigley Mansion's annual wine festival. Come learn a thing or two, taste some great wine, and buy a discounted copy of Jane and Jon's new book, How to Drink Australian! 

We can't wait to welcome you to the first ever, How to Drink Australian tasting event! We'll be featuring the wines of Victoria, with a regional focus on everything from the Yarra Valley to Rutherglen to Macedon Ranges and more. Some of the most historic and acclaimed wineries will be showcased, as well as wines never seen before in the US. * This is an event for the trade only! Check out our public events later in the week if you are not part of the wine trade. Thank you! *

We're joining forces with Miami wine guru Sarah Phillips to present a guided tasting on Victorian wine - with wines from Legend's portfolio and others, all in the beautiful garden at Ruka Winewood. Copies of How to Drink Australian will be available to purchase at a discount.

Join wine friends, Jane Lopes and Allegra Angelo, for a special wine tasting extravaganza. In this fun and casual “buffet” style format, Jane and Allegra will be pouring twenty wines from Victoria’s finest producers. You’ll taste a variety of winemaking styles, explore underrated sub-regions, and discover why Victoria rocks! AND the best part of all? $5 of your ticket can be used as a credit towards a bottle purchase or towards Jane’s new book, “How to Drink Australian.” So, cancel your Saturday football plans, and sip "Down Under" on wine island!!

Join Jane for a 5-course dinner, featuring 3 wines from Legend and 2 cocktails from Rockey’s Botanical Liqueur. Jane will be teaming up with Eamon Rockey, another veteran of NYC's hospitality industry. As a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Eamon is passionate about the process of preparing anything from scratch, using only the best ingredients. After bartending at Eleven Madison Park and opening four other Michelin-starred restaurants in NYC, he launched Rockey’s in the fall of 2018. Join us for a night of culinary artistry, quality ingredients, and the finest Australian wines—reserve your seat now!