Ep. 2446 Jessica Dupuy interviews Jonathan Ross MS of LEGEND Imports | TEXSOM 2025

Welcome to Episode 2446 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Jonathan Ross MS of LEGEND Imports at TEXSOM 2025. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the second year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America. Join us at TEXSOM 2025 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this highly influential wine event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. This special TEXSOM series is made possible thanks to the support of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Uncork Texas Wines program, celebrating and promoting the vibrant culture of Texas wine. On the Bookshelf: How to Drink Australian by Jonathan Ross and Jane Lopes More about today’s guest: Jonathan Ross has worked across all sectors of the wine and hospitality industries. A long career in the NY restaurant world capped off by a 5yr stint as Head Sommelier at Eleven Madison Park led to 3 years on the ground in Melbourne, Australia. Jonathan and his wife Jane Lopes, both having passed the master sommelier exam, published How to Drink Australian in 2023, operate their Australian wine imports business, LEGEND, from their home in Nashville, TN where Jonathan also serves as wine director for the 12/30 Club and its sister property in Phoenix, The Global Ambassador Hotel. Connect: Website: http://legendaustralia.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dj_gramenon/ https://www.instagram.com/auswinelegends/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-ross-ms-52bb0250/ More about today’s host: Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine and Spirit Educational Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. Her forthcoming book, Italianity, with co-author Andrea Lonardi MW explores and celebrates the culture of Italian wine. (Release Spring 2026). She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down. Connect: Website: https://www.jessicadupuy.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-norman-dupuy-86486a4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy/# _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!