RUFFIAN WINE BAR
Winemaker dinner with Jean Michel Morel of KABAJ
Wed. 10/22
5 courses, 5 wines
2 seating (6 and 8:30pm)
reservations on resy
125 E 7th St, New York, NYRuffian Wine Bar has long been one of the best places to drink Central European wines in NY. KABAJ has been a fixture of owner Patrick Cournot's wine lists even before he established Ruffian. He and Jean Michel have been friends for years and they have hosted many events together. The exceptional 5 course paired meal will be enhanced by many stories and warm emotions.
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JUNE WINE BAR
Meet the Winemakers(s) - Double Flight
Thurs. 10/23
5 - 8 pm
231 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
Meet two of the most eccentric and talented winemakers at JUNE one of Brooklyn's OG natural wine bars. Jean Michel Morel of KABAJ (Slovenia) and Alejandro Fargosonini Châteauneuf-du-Fargosonini (Central California). Each will pour a three wine flight selected by wine director Jen Abbot. Jen worked with the KABAJ wines in a previous life and was one of the first to introduce the visionary wines of Châteauneuf-du-Fargosonini to her program.
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ATLAS WINE MERCHANTS
MEET THE WINEMAKER: Jean Michel Morel of KABAJ
Fri. 10/24
6-8pm
1069 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Karl Wurst of ATLAS WINE has worked with the KABAJ wines for more than 10 years. He was one of the first retailers to present the wines of Central Europe on par with those of West Europe. KABAJ has remained a staple of his selection over the years but this is the first time winemaker Jean-Michel will pour in the shop.
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THIRST MERCHANTS
MEET THE WINEMAKER: Alejandro Fargosonini of Châteauneuf-du-Fargosonini
Fri. 10/24
5:30 - 7:30
11 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Thirst is a staple shop that has forever heralded personal soulful and unexpected natural wines. Often long before they are recognized. Rather than buying by wine, Nick Politan selects by producer, often carrying numerous bottles from each. Nick encountered Alejandro Fargosonini's Plum Noumena late after a biiiiig tasting event and exclaimed, "that's the most interesting thing I tried all day!". He was really excited when we shared the wines especially since he loved them all. He was one of the first to purchase the Châteauneuf-du-Fargosonini and bought all three of the wines we currently carry.
KAFANA
Fri. 10/24
9:30PM
MOVIA/KABAJ
Feat. LIVE MUSIC
Wine Pairing + Kafana Prix Fix Dinner $120pp
116 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY
KAFANA has been an Alphabet City institution since Vladimir Ocokoljic opened in 2008. The list of Central European wines has long been the deepest in the city. Recently it has been getting more attention for the range of vintages and special bottles that Vlad has collected. Movia and Kabaj are literally family and practically neighbors so to have both legendary producers together for one night at Kafana is the perfect Karaktarre launch party.
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STARR WINE
Sat. 10/25
KABAJ SHOP TAKE OVER hosted by Jean Michel Morel
6-8pm
321 Starr St G2, Brooklyn, NY
Fabrizio Pirolo is a seasoned wine pro with many years in the industry and a deep knowledge of Italy and adjacent wines. Starr Wine is his tight little bottle shop in Bushwick that has a curated collection that reflects his tastes and that of the neighbrohood. He has worked with just about every KABAJ wine we have imported. Exactly what is offered ebbs with the season. This night only Jean Michel will pour a particularly broad selection on account of his visit.
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CELLAR 36
DRINK WITH THE WINEMAKER
Jean Michel Morel of KABAJ will be pouring flights and drinking old magnus
8:30 - late
36 Market St, New York, NY
Cellar 36 is one of the most fun places to drink wine in NY. It is big, moody and loud, people are there to enjoy themselves and share. The food is simple and makes you want to drink more. The wine list reads like a personal wine collection that someone decided to print up. It is endless and only has about half of what partners Fernando Martinez and Nodar Toronjadze have collected. For years they were the faces behind the bar at The Ten Bells and know what is important and what is not. This is going to be THE Karaktarre after party!