Berlin’s natural wine boom is showing no signs of abating, given the spate of recent openings dedicated to organic, biodynamic and low-intervention wine: In Neukölln alone, Motif, Naturales and Ladidadi have recently followed in the footsteps of benchmark-setting Jaja. This week (9-16.5.2018), the viticulture movement is being celebrated across Germany under the banner of Raw Wine Week, culminating in Berlin’s Raw Wine fair on 13-14.5.2018 at Markthalle Neun. Established by Master of Wine Isabelle Legeron and now in its 14th iteration internationally, Raw Wine is a coming together of producers, sommeliers, sellers and drinkers in celebration of the craft. It’s by no means just an industry event, however — accessibility, education and, of course, enjoyment is the point here. Take the opportunity to scrub up on the history and practices behind natural winemaking, improve your tasting note vocab, and discover favourite new varietals, all whilst sampling a glass or two. (Text: Anna Dorothea Ker / Photos: Raw Wine)

Markthalle Neun, Pücklerstr.34, 10997 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map
Raw Wine Berlin, 13-14.5.2018, 10-18h

In this day and age, freely accessible digital content has become indispensable and a matter of course — just take a look at how you are reading these very words. Yet behind the vast mirror of the internet and our practical apps, there exists a hidden infrastructure and data collection; the use of which has been in constant development and continues to be the subject of formative debates. For its twelfth year, the conference Re:publica wants to convey this message with its tagline “Pop”, until 5.5.2018. Not only campaigners active in this scene but also well-known faces from the media and politics will be represented again this year. The first day of the conference began with an impressive participant; the activist Chelsea Manning emphasized the necessity of an informed use of digital data and the responsibility of developers. She also appealed to our openness, even outside our own (data-)bubble. Speaking of being active: This year you don’t need a ticket to participate yourself. On Saturday, the first public Netzfest will take place in Park am Gleisdreieck. Besides offering concerts and street food, the festival will also have workshops and lectures that will showcase hands-on digitality and technology. The neighboring Museum of Technology, a partner of the festival, will also open its doors from 10-18h. And in the spirit of free access to content and knowledge, you will be able to watch the panels and lectures of Re:publica on their YouTube channel. (Text & Photos: Jennifer Prietzel)

Re:publica 2018, Netzfest in Park am Gleisdreieck, 5.5.2018 from 10-21h; map

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