EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 36 MIN
Why Your Wine Might Taste Worse At Home
from Got Somme : Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast · host SESSION in PROGRESS
In this episode of Got Somme, Angus and Carlos are joined by Mark Baulderstone from RIEDEL Australia and New Zealand for a full glassware masterclass.Same wine. Three different glasses. Completely different results.Mark takes us through the philosophy behind varietal-specific glassware, why the right glass acts as the “translator” between the winemaker and the drinker, and how shape, height, rim diameter and design can change the way a wine smells, tastes and feels.We also explore the new RIEDEL Manufaktur range, a handmade collection that celebrates craft, function and the beauty of imperfection.Shop the RIEDEL Manufaktur range here:https://www.riedel.com/en-au/collections/riedel-manufakturAustralian listeners can get 25% off at checkout using the code: GOTSOMMEFollow RIEDEL: @riedel_officialFollow Mark: @riedel_mark.baulderstoneIn this episode:• Why one wine tastes different in multiple glasses• The difference between universal glassware and varietal-specific glassware• Why Chardonnay deserves its own glass• What makes RIEDEL Manufaktur unique• Handmade glassware, imperfections and craftsmanship• Why wine temperature matters more than most people think• Mark’s favourite RIEDEL glasses• The best wine experience of Mark’s life
What this episode covers
In this episode of Got Somme, Angus and Carlos are joined by Mark Baulderstone from RIEDEL Australia and New Zealand for a full glassware masterclass.Same wine. Three different glasses. Completely different results.Mark takes us through the philosophy behind varietal-specific glassware, why the right glass acts as the “translator” between the winemaker and the drinker, and how shape, height, rim diameter and design can change the way a wine smells, tastes and feels.We also explore the new RIEDEL Manufaktur range, a handmade collection that celebrates craft, function and the beauty of imperfection.Shop the RIEDEL Manufaktur range here:https://www.riedel.com/en-au/collections/riedel-manufakturAustralian listeners can get 25% off at checkout using the code: GOTSOMMEFollow RIEDEL: @riedel_officialFollow Mark: @riedel_mark.baulderstoneIn this episode:• Why one wine tastes different in multiple glasses• The difference between universal glassware and varietal-specific glassware• Why Chardonnay deserves its own glass• What makes RIEDEL Manufaktur unique• Handmade glassware, imperfections and craftsmanship• Why wine temperature matters more than most people think• Mark’s favourite RIEDEL glasses• The best wine experience of Mark’s life
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