Sonal Holland MW is an Indian wine broadcaster, wine educator and wine judge.
Education[edit | edit source]
In 2016, Holland was named Master of Wine (MW) from the London-based Institute of Masters of Wine.[1][2] Prior to the MW, Holland received Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits from Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).[3]
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.[4]
Career[edit | edit source]
Holland founded the Holland Wine Academy in 2009, institution offering wine courses and consultancy services hotels and the trade.[5] She has worked as the Divisional Head of Wine & Beverage at ITC Hotels.[6]
Holland launched SoHo Wine Club in India, in 2016[citation needed] and launched India Wine Insider 2017, a survey of the urban Indian wine consumer.[7][8]
In 2016, Holland organized the India Wine Awards, an Indian award to recognize wine professionals, and chaired its jury.[9][10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sonal Holland". Institute of Masters of Wine. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- ↑ Halim, Moeena (8 September 2016). "Meet Indias first and only master of wine, Sonal Holland". India Today. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- ↑ "Dips, topli paneer and chocolates..." The Times of India. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- ↑ Chaturvedi, Anumeha. "Sonal Holland A Heady Mix". Business Today. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- ↑ "Mumbai woman Sonal Holland becomes world's first Indian Master of Wine". The Indian Express. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- ↑ Karwa, Marisha (11 September 2016). "Wine master in the house". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- ↑ Chaturvedi, Anumeha (15 March 2017). "50% of Indian consumers order wines exclusively by glass: Wine survey". The Economic Times. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- ↑ Damodaran, Akhila. "Swirl it right with mistress of wines". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- ↑ Bhula, Pooja (24 April 2017). "First India Wine Awards sees 301 participants, and the winners are..." Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- ↑ Bhatia, Taru (17 September 2016). "Excellence awards for wine makers and connoisseurs". Sunday Guardian. Retrieved 4 August 2017.