RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience in Wellington

Name: RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience in Wellington
Start: 2026-10-28T18:00:00+1300
End: 2026-10-28T20:00:00+1300
Location: Shed 5 - Private Dining Room

Wed, 28 Oct, 6pm - 8pm NZDT

Shed 5 - Private Dining Room

Wellington, New Zealand

Mark Baulderstone

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Dive into the world of RIEDEL

Did you know that the shape and size of your glass affects the aroma, flavour and overall profile of wine? Hosted by RIEDEL New Zealand's Managing Director, Mark Baulderstone, this interactive class reveals just how much the right glass can transform the way wine is experienced.

With four glasses from the refined and remarkably lightweight RIEDEL Veloce collection, you’ll discover firsthand why glass shape makes all the difference.

Drawing on decades of research into Grape Varietal Specific glassware, the hour-long session also offers insight into RIEDEL’s 270-year legacy of design and invention.

Your four glasses will be varietally matched with:

RIEDEL Veloce Sauvignon Blanc: Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2025
RIEDEL Veloce Chardonnay: Palliser Estate Chardonnay 2024
RIEDEL Veloce Pinot Noir: Misha's Vineyard Cantana Pinot Noir 2022
RIEDEL Veloce Shiraz: Yalumba Paradox Shiraz 2023

Tickets are strictly limited for this event - book now or miss out!

Every ticket includes a set of four RIEDEL Veloce glasses to take home, valued at $320:

This RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience is limited to adults 18+ only.

Please be aware there is no designated seating for this event. If you wish to be seated with a group, please arrive all together.

Schedule

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Welcome Drink & Canapés

On arrival, guests will enjoy one glass of sparkling and a selection of canapés. *If you wish to dine after the Experience, please book via the Shed 5 website
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience

This interactive class reveals just how much the right glass transforms the way wine is experienced and gives you insight into RIEDEL's 270 Year history.
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Q&A with Mark Baulderstone

RIEDEL New Zealand's Managing Director can answer any questions following the Experience. The Q&A will be accompanied by a couple of additional canapes.

All About RIEDEL Veloce

Introduced in 2022, RIEDEL Veloce is an impressive development based on state-of-the-art technology from RIEDEL’s own factory in Weiden, Germany. The RIEDEL Veloce design is based on the much-loved bowl shapes of RIEDEL’s Extreme series but delivered with a lighter profile. Recognising the evolution of modern wines, the Riedel family adapted the Extreme series following an intensive new round of comparative tastings - a project that provided the inspiration behind RIEDEL Veloce.

Discover more about RIEDEL Veloce at RIEDEL.com.

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Mark Baulderstone is the Managing Director of RIEDEL Australia & New Zealand.

A respected figure in the wine and hospitality industries, Mark has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of the world’s most renowned wine glass company across the Oceania region. He is a dedicated advocate for premium glassware and its role in enhancing the wine experience.

Over his three-decade career with RIEDEL, he has personally educated more than 20,000 wine enthusiasts across the Asia-Pacific region, demonstrating how the right glass can elevate the enjoyment of wine.

Mark’s passion for the industry was ignited at 18, when he began working at Sydney’s historic Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel: “I had a very hands-on introduction to the wine industry, which provided the perfect foundation for my career. I was fortunate to be trained by some of Australia’s finest winemakers, which deepened my knowledge and passion for wine.”

Mark’s journey with RIEDEL began as a Sales Executive in the 1990s. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of RIEDEL’s top international executives and the youngest non-family Managing Director in the company’s history at age 33.

In 2005, he played a key role in bringing RIEDEL’s sales and distribution in-house, establishing RSN Australia (RIEDEL, SPIEGELAU, NACHTMANN). Since then, the company has grown from a two-person operation to a team of 12, with national distribution through network partners.

Mark remains committed to innovation and expansion, ensuring the continued growth of the 270-year-old RIEDEL brand in the region. “Wine is one of life’s great pleasures, and Australians are becoming more sophisticated and curious about what they drink,” he says. “As interest in wine grows, so does the demand for quality glassware. Over the years, we’ve seen a strong increase in appreciation for well-crafted glasses, and we’re excited to continue leading that conversation.”