MONDAY, OCTOBER 28
Address: St Jardim, 183 W 10th Street, NY 10014
TUSDAY, OCTOBER 29
7pm: Winemaker dinner with Nibiru at Lalou
Address: Lalou, 581 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
4pm-midnight: Exploring PIWIs with Josef Totter and Kobatl at Ruffian
5pm-late: Wabi-Sabi Meet the Winemaker at Petite Paulette
Address: Petite Paulette, 136 Dekalb Ave (Fort Green), Brooklyn, NY 11217
5pm: Von der Vogelwaide Meet the Winemaker at Leon & Son
Address: Leon & Son, 995 Fulton St. Brooklyn, NY 11238
5pm: Piri Naturel Bar Takeover at Whoopsie Daisy
Address: Whoopsie Daisy, 225 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
5-10pm: Dominik Held Meet the Winemaker at Red Hook Tavern
Address: Red Hook Tavern
7pm: Dinner with Markus Altenburger at Misi
Address: Misi, 329 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
7:30-10:30pm: Tenuta Saiano Meet the Winemaker at Bouquet Wine Bar
Address: Bouqet Wine Bar, 1073 Manhattan Av, Brooklyn, NY 11222
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
10am - 2pm: KARAKTERRE TALKS at Colonia Verde
What is it: A morning of panel discussions and an Austrian tasting with snacks.
Panel 1: The Future of Austrian Wine with Friederike Duhme (Female Wine Collective), Stefan Wellanschitz (Kolfok), Andreas Ziniel (Weingut Ziniel), Daniela Pillhofer (LITTLEWINE), Daniel Vogelwaid (Von der Vogelwaide)
Panel 2: Fermentations and Modern Gastronomy with Martin Keller (Stiegl Beer), Nicola Robecchi (Wilden Herbals), Daniel de la Nuez (Forthave Spirits)
Panels are moderated by Aleks Zecevic (Karakterre, Wine Enthusiast).
Walk around Austria tasting with winegrowers followed by easy lunch.
Address: Colonia Verde, 219 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
5pm: Milan Nestarec Meet the Winemaker at Ruffian
Address: Ruffian, 125 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
7-9pm: Piri Natural Meet the Winemaker at Mannys
Address: Mannys, 562 Halsey St, Mannys Wine Shop, Brooklyn, New York 11233
7:30-10:30pm: Andreas Ziniel of Ziniel & Ondrej Dunbas of Kutna Hora Behind the Bar at Whoopsie Daisy
Address: Whoopsie Daisy, 225 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
8pm: Kafana x Domacija Novak x Restaurant Lux Pop-Up:
Friuli, Kras, Brda, Styria: vintage wines, 2003 and older from the cellar of Boris Novak (Domačija Novak, Slovenia). Paired with a hearty fare from chef Milan Gatarić (Restaurant Lux, Rotterdam). Details HERE.
Addresa: Kafana, 116 Loisaida Ave, NY 10009
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
3-7pm: Runner Up x Meinklang Hofladen Pop Up
What is it: Runner Up is a neighborhood wine bar hosting guest chefs from NYC and all over the world. Tickets include Meinklang's Leberkässemel (meatloaf sandwich) on WINNER kaiser rolls, and access to Meinklang's wines. Please email in advance for GF and other dietary restrictions: runnerup@winnner.nyc. Reserve HERE.
Address: Runner Up, 367 7th Av, Brooklyn, NY 11215
4-8pm: Austrian Night at Plus de Vin
What is it: Chef Max Mackinnon behind the stoves and Carenn Mackinnon on the floor with winegrowers Josef Totter, Kobatl, Nibiru and Von der Vogelwaide joining. BTG the whole night.
Address: PdV, 445 Graham Av, Brooklyn, NY 11211
4pm-midnight: Tomac Meet the Winemaker BTG and wine flights at Ruffian
Address: Ruffian, 125 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
5-9pm: Wabi Sabi Meet the Winemaker at Bouqet Wine
Address: Bouqet Wine Bar, 1073 Manhattan Av, Brooklyn, NY 11222
5-6pm: Wagner von Vollgemuthheim Meet The Winemaker
Address: Bar Laika by e-flux, 224 Green Av, Brooklyn, NY 11238
6-8pm: Franz Strohmeier Tasting at Orange Glou
Address: Orange Glou, 264 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
6-11pm: Hungarian wine showcase with Citadella Imports at Moonflower
Address: Moonflower, 201 West 11th St., NY 10014
7pm: Karakterre Kick-off with Piri Naturel at With Others
Address: With Others, 340 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
7pm: Milan Nestarec Dinner at Cosme
Address: Cosme, 35 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010
7pm: Kolfok winemaker dinner at Heroes. Reserve.
Address: Heroes, 357 W. Broadway, New York, NY 10013
7-9pm: Markus Altenburger Meet the Winemaker at Mannys
Address: Mannys, 562 Halsey St, Mannys Wine Shop, Brooklyn, New York 11233
8pm: Karakterre Official Kick-off Party hosted by Swurl and Super Vino Bros ft. Jenny&Francois
Address: Marlow & Sons, 81 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11249
9pm: Have You Been Serbed? Aleks Zečević presents: Serbian natural winemakers, Bojan Baša and Aleksandar Todorović (attending) feat. Bikicki, Sagmaister & Vujić. Details HERE.
Address: Kafana, 116 Loisaida Ave, NY 10009
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
10:00 - 11:30am: Winegrower, trade and media get-together, Karakterre 14 at 45 Rockefeller Plaza
11:30am - 6pm: Karakterre 14 at 45 Rockefeller Plaza
7pm: Karakterre After Party with Black Lamb & Kabaj wines
Address: Moonflower, 201 West 11th St., NY 10014
7:30-1130pm: Nomadic Winemakers Takeover at The Ten Bells BK (Achillee, Tenuta Saiano, Ziniel, Wagner von Gemuthheim, Krasna Hora)
Address: The Ten Bells BK, 65 Irving Av, Brooklyn, NY 11237
8pm: Official Karakterre afterparty at Kafana
Address: Kafana, 116 Loisaida Ave, NY 10009
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Address: Ruffian, 125 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
5-8pm: Sunday Asado at Colonia Verde with Martin Planchaud and winegrowers
Address: Colonia Verde, 219 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4
10am-2pm: Big Little Fair
What is it: Big Little Fair is a small fair for natural New York wines and spirits, launching its first edition this year. Bringing together 10-15 New York producers of sustainable, low-intervention ferments, Big Little Fair provides the industry with a unique opportunity to taste wines and spirits made locally, and connect with producers in a salon-style setting. Open to trade only. Entry fee is $10 at the door with prior RSVP, or $15 day-of.
Address: The Commerce Inn (50 Commerce St., West Village)
7pm (TBC): Von der Vogelwaide Dinner at Heros
Address: Heroes, 357 W. Broadway, New York, NY 10013
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
5-10pm: Heinrich and Slobodne Vinarstvo Meet the Winemaker at Folk
Address: 823 Meridian St, Nashville, Tennessee