Join us for an unforgettable evening as we bring the Outback to Appalachia! Jane will be leading the dinner, as well as telling stories about her journey, the wines, and what makes Australia an incredible place for viticulture. Executive Chef Jeb Aldrich and his team will prepare an exciting five-course meal to enjoy alongside the wines.
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!
Wines of Victoria will be featured at SommCon this year, both at the Expo and in a special seminar on Victorian wines (featuring winemaker Sierra Reed!). Seek out the Wine Victoria booth at the Expo, where you'll get to taste three producers from our portfolio: Reed, Chalmers, and Patrick Sullivan. Then make sure you register for the Wines of Victoria panel and tasting on Monday, October 7 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Sierra Reed will be there in person, showcasing her wines!
The Duck & The Peach is a James Beard nominated restaurant on Capitol Hill, serving California meets New England cuisine. Owned by Hollis Wells Silverman, part of the mission of the restaurant is to support other women-owned businesses - a natural fit for Sierra (owner/winemaker at Reed Wines) and Jane (co-owner of Legend) to make an appearance! Start with a welcome sip and then head into a three-course meal paired with Sierra's wines.
Come meet Sierra with our friends at 3 Parks in Atlanta. A few nice words on the event from the team at 3 Parks: "Master Sommelier and owner of Legend Australian Wine Imports, Jonathan Ross, will be accompanying Sierra Reed, THE coolest, most talented, exceptionally chic winemaker and owner of Reed Wines to Atlanta for the first time! We have been in love with her wines since we tried them in 2020 and we’re so thrilled to have her visit 3 Parks Wine Shop!"
Jane's excited to be back at Wine Whisperer for the second time to showcase some of the Aussie gems she's so passionate about. Jane will be guiding you through a tasting of six wines in the Whisper Room. Limited seats available. Two sessions available (6 pm and 8 pm). See you there!
Join us for a night at New York's Asia Society, with a Q&A with Jane and Jon, focused on their book How to Drink Australian. Joining them on stage is Josh Pugh— better known as America Josh — a champion of Australians in New York and the U.S., and a leader in promoting Australia, its culture, and its brands. The Q&A will be followed by a wine tasting from Legend's portfolio. This program is part of Asia Society’s Season of Australia series of programming.
Nashville, look out! The Vinguard and Co-Fermented are bringing Wine Flair, a unique celebration of LGBTQIA+ natural winemakers, to Nashville on April 15 in collaboration with our good friends at @mielrestaurant. With LGBTQIA+ rights and protections under attack, representation matters more than ever. Luke Wylde from Lares/Statera and Oniyx Acosta of Commonwealth Crush will pour a selection of their wines, and we’ll have an array of wines made by queer winemakers from California on pour.
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!
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.
