RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience & Lunch at Pino's Al Mare

Name: RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience & Lunch at Pino's Al Mare
Start: 2025-08-03T11:00:00+1000
End: 2025-08-03T14:00:00+1000
Location: Pino's Vino e Cucina al Mare

Sun, 3 Aug, 11am - 2pm AEST

Pino's Vino e Cucina al Mare

Cronulla NSW, Australia

Mark Baulderstone

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Join us for a unique Sensory Experience followed by a leisurely two-course Italian lunch!

Did you know that the shape and size of your glass affects the aroma, flavour and overall profile of wine? Hosted by Managing Director Mark Baulderstone from RIEDEL Australia, this Tasting demonstrates the important role our wine glass plays in wine enjoyment.

With the use of four glasses from our elegant and extravagantly light Premium Machine-Made series, RIEDEL Veloce, you will see for yourself why shape matters. This fascinating class incorporates decades of research and development in Grape Varietal Specific glassware and will give you a glimpse into RIEDEL's nearly 270-year history of design and invention.

Each ticket includes:

A seat at our enlightening RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience
A set of four beautiful RIEDEL Veloce varietal specific wine glasses, valued at $250, to take home after the Tasting
A two-course lunch provided by awarded venue, Pino's Vino e Cucina al Mare in Cronulla, including two glasses of wine. Additional food and drinks can be purchased on the day.

This RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience is limited to adults 18+ years of age only. Tickets strictly limited, book now or miss out!

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. Your set includes four stunning Premium-Machine-Made glasses:

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.

All About Pino's Vino e Cucina al Mare

At Pino's al Mare, the essence of Puglia's natural beauty surrounds you. The white rustic walls, high ceilings, terracotta ornaments, and olive trees reflect the sun-kissed shores and the vibrant life of the Italian coast.

Our menu celebrates fresh, traditional Italian produce, with a special emphasis on seafood, all prepared with a touch of flair—a trait inherited from my father, Pino, after whom this restaurant is named.

Con amore,

Matteo Margiotta, Owner and Friend

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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 nearly 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.”

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Sun, 3 Aug, 11am - 2pm AEST

Pino's Vino e Cucina al Mare

Cronulla NSW, Australia

Hosted by Mark Baulderstone