Australian Wine Tasting & Patio Dinner at Four Winds Farm

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Tasting: 3:30 PM | Patio Dinner: 5:00–8:00 PM

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 Signing
3:30 PM | $30 per person
Tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/fourwindsfarmfitchburg/australian-wine-tasting-with-jonathan-ross-and-jane-lopes

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

☀️ Part 2: Up North, Down Under – Australian Wine Patio Dinner
5:00–8:00 PM | $75 per person (includes food, wine pours, and gratuity)
Tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/fourwindsfarmfitchburg/up-north-down-under-australian-wine-bbq-feat-chalmers-wines

Stick around for a relaxing summer evening on the patio featuring a seasonal feast by Chef Jon Rosnow, paired with wines from Chalmers and Mother Block. Mingle with Jane, Jon, and Kim as they make rounds, pour wines, and chat with guests about their work and passion for Australian wine.

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

Dinner Menu:
Meat & Cheese: Wisconsin cheeses, cured meats, marinated olives, artisanal jam, mostarda

Green Fusilli Pasta Salad: marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, pine nuts, seeds, basil vinaigrette

Oysters Rockefeller: spinach, lemon, garlic

Grilled Chicken Satay: peanut sauce

Sourdough Focaccia: olive tapenade, DreamFarm Roseblossom

Grilled Sourdough Toast: kale pesto, shiitake mushrooms, pine nuts, WI Grana

Grilled Baby Octopus: smoked ramp aioli, rice paper

Guanciale-Wrapped Shrimp: hazelnuts, romesco sauce
Lemon Curd Tart: marinated berries

Enjoy lawn games, walk the hop fields, or explore inside our historic barn.

🎟️ Tickets available for each event separately.

Tasting tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/fourwindsfarmfitchburg/australian-wine-tasting-with-jonathan-ross-and-jane-lopes

Dinner tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/fourwindsfarmfitchburg/up-north-down-under-australian-wine-bbq-feat-chalmers-wines

📚 Pre-order “How to Drink Australian” for $55 or purchase on-site.

This is a rare chance to connect with the people shaping the future of Australian wine, don’t miss it!

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