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'''Sonal Holland''' [[Master of Wine|MW]] is an Indian wine broadcaster, wine educator and wine judge.

==Education==

In 2016, Holland was named [[Master of Wine]] (MW) from the London-based [[Institute of Masters of Wine]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sonal Holland|url=http://www.mastersofwine.org/en/meet-the-masters/profile/index.cfm/id/4bbaa043-5e4b-e211-a20600155d6d822c|website=Institute of Masters of Wine|accessdate=4 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Halim|first1=Moeena|title=Meet Indias first and only master of wine, Sonal Holland|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/rise-of-the-spirit-sonal-holland-indias-first-master-of-wine/1/781686.html|website=India Today|accessdate=4 August 2017|date=8 September 2016}}</ref> Prior to the MW, Holland received Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits from [[Wine & Spirit Education Trust]] (WSET).<ref>{{cite web|title=Dips, topli paneer and chocolates...|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food/food-reviews/Dips-topli-paneer-and-chocolates-/articleshow/4855966.cms|website=The Times of India|accessdate=4 August 2017}}</ref>

Holland also holds a master's degree in Business Administration from the [[University of Mumbai]], and a Diploma in Hotel Management from the [[IHM Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chaturvedi|first1=Anumeha|title=Sonal Holland A Heady Mix|url=http://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/utility/people-places-and-products/story/5868.html|website=Business Today|accessdate=4 August 2017}}</ref>

==Career==

Holland founded the Holland Wine Academy in 2009, institution offering wine courses and consultancy services hotels and the trade.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mumbai woman Sonal Holland becomes world’s first Indian Master of Wine|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/mumbai-woman-sonal-holland-becomes-worlds-first-indian-master-of-wine-3020078/|website=The Indian Express|accessdate=4 August 2017|date=8 September 2016}}</ref> She has worked as the Divisional Head of Wine & Beverage at [[ITC Hotels]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Karwa|first1=Marisha|title=Wine master in the house|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-wine-master-in-the-house-2253935|website=Daily News and Analysis|accessdate=4 August 2017|date=11 September 2016}}</ref>

Holland launched SoHo Wine Club in India, in 2016{{cn|date=February 2020}} and launched India Wine Insider 2017, a survey of the urban Indian wine consumer.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chaturvedi|first1=Anumeha|title=50% of Indian consumers order wines exclusively by glass: Wine survey|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/liquor/50-of-indian-consumers-order-wines-exclusively-by-glass-wine-survey/articleshow/57648478.cms|website=The Economic Times|accessdate=4 August 2017|date=15 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Damodaran|first1=Akhila|title=Swirl it right with mistress of wines|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/jul/28/swirl-it-right-with-mistress-of-wines-1635006--1.html|website=The New Indian Express|accessdate=4 August 2017}}</ref>

In 2016, Holland organized the India Wine Awards, an Indian award to recognize wine professionals, and chaired its jury.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bhula|first1=Pooja|title=First India Wine Awards sees 301 participants, and the winners are....|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-first-india-wine-awards-sees-301-participants-and-the-winners-are-2414229|website=Daily News and Analysis|accessdate=4 August 2017|date=24 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Bhatia|first1=Taru|title=Excellence awards for wine makers and connoisseurs|url=http://www.sundayguardianlive.com/food-drink/6448-excellence-awards-wine-makers-and-connoisseurs|website=Sunday Guardian|accessdate=4 August 2017|language=en|date=17 September 2016}}</ref>

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