MONDAY, OCTOBER 28

5-10pm: Kreso Petrekovic of Vinas Mora and Anastasia Kvirikadze, NY-based chef, Winemaker dinner at St Jardim

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

Address: Ruffian, 125 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009

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

5-9pm: 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

Space is limited. Pleade RSVP here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/karakterre-talks-tickets-1057444337479?aff=oddtdtcreator.

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 Dubas 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 Wohlgemuthheim Meet The Winemaker

Address: Bar Laika by e-flux, 224 Green Av, Brooklyn, NY 11238

5-10pm: Milan Nestarec Dinner at Cosme

Address: Cosme, 35 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010

6-8pm: Franz Strohmeier Tasting at Orange Glou

Address: Orange Glou, 264 Broome St, New York, NY 10002

6-8pm: Franco Terpin Meet the Winemaker at Magazzino

Address: Magazzino, 83 Henry 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: 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

8-10pm: Franz Strohmeier Meet the Winemaker at Skin Contact

Address: Skin Contact. 76 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

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

MASTERCLASS

THE MANY FACES OF BLAUFRANKISCH: The New Wine Review.

Time: 11:30 am, Saturday, November 2

Location:Karakterre Class Section

Program: For those who know and love Austria’s top red grape, Blaufränkisch can be many different things: elegant, powerful, fruity, spicy, savory, glou glou, easy-drinking, age worthy.

We’ve gathered together a group of Burgenland’s top Blaufränkisch growers: Markus Altenburg, Kolfok, Nittnaus, and Heinrich. Join us for a conversation on this fascinating and complex grape, how it differs in different terroir and different growers’ hands, and what the future of our favorite Austrian red wine might be.

Moderated by Jason Wilson and Dave Foss.

MASTERCLASS

THE NEW GERMANY WITH VALERIE KATHAWALA (TRINK MAGAZINE)

Time: 1:30-2:15 pm, Saturday, November 2

Location:Karakterre Class Section

Program: Discussion of what's happening in the German natural wine scene that might not be visible from the outside - why - how that is changing - who is catalyzing it - what we can expect in the future.

Winegrowers participating: Jonas Brand, Christine Pieroth, Niklas Rückrich, Florian Wecker.

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 Wohlgemuthheim, 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

3-11pm: Living Wine portfolio: Boja Basa, Wabi-Sabi and Ploder-Rosenberg Meet the Winemaker BTG and wine flights at Ruffian

Address: Ruffian, 125 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009

5-8pm: Sunday Asado at Colonia Verde with Martin Planchaud and winegrowers

What is it: Piri Naturel, Dominik Held, Andi Ziniel, Von der Vogelwaide, Niklas Rückrich and O Faya Farm will join chef Martin Planchaud for an afternoon of Colonia Verde’s popular Sunday Asado session

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

NOTE: This is a listing we’re providing to make your way through Karakterre side events easier. The events are organised by each venue and winegrower/importer in collaboration. For details, please get in direct touch with the organisers. Thank you!