Join us for a two-part celebration of Australian wine, hosted by Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross—acclaimed authors of How to Drink Australian, and founders of Legend Imports. Alongside them will be visiting winemaker Kim Chalmers of Chalmers Wines.
Part 1: Australian Wine Tasting & Book Signing3:30 PM | $30 per person
Tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/.../australian-wine-tasting...
Begin the afternoon with a guided tasting of six standout wines from both historic and up-and-coming Australian producers. Jane and Jon will walk you through each pour and share insights from their decades of experience in the industry. Their acclaimed book How to Drink Australian will be available for purchase and signing.
Tasting lineup includes:
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
This team has experience running wine programs in the world’s finest restaurants, including Eleven Madison Park in New York and Attica in Melbourne. They now run Legend Imports, a small wine importing company dedicated to bringing the best Australian wines to American consumers. Jane graduated with a degree in Renaissance Literature from the University of Chicago, but soon found her passion in the wine industry. Throughout her career, she has worked at many prestigious restaurants and bars, such as The Violet Hour (Chicago), The Catbird Seat (Nashville), Eleven Madison Park (New York) and Attica (Melbourne). In 2018, Jane passed the Master Sommelier exam, becoming one of only 35 women in the world to do so. Her first book, an educational and personal guide to the world of wine called Vignette, was published in September of 2019. Jane’s second book, co-authored with husband Jon Ross, is called How to Drink Australian and released in August of 2023.
Jonathan studied sports medicine and architecture before realizing his love for wine and the hospitality industry. Jonathan was a member of the award-winning wine team at Eleven Madison Park starting in 2012, and held the title of Head Sommelier from 2015. After moving to Australia, he took on the role of Beverage Director for the premium restaurants of the world-renowned Rockpool Group. In 2017, Jon passed the prestigious Master Sommelier exam. He makes his own wine in Australia under a label called Micro Wines, which is sold in Australia and the United States. Jon co-authored How to Drink Australian with wife Jane Lopes, a definitive modern guide to Australian wine.
Date and Time
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
July 27th 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location
Four Winds Farm 5735 Adams Rd Fitchburg, WI 53575
Fees/Admission
$30
Website
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/fourwindsfarmfitchburg/australian-wine-tasting-with-jonathan-r
Contact Information
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