Sonal Holland
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Sonal Holland MW is a Mumbai-based wine professional and the first Indian Master of Wine.
Education
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 Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Mumbai, and a Diploma in Hotel Management from the IHM Mumbai.[4]
Career
Holland founded the Holland Wine Academy in 2009, institution offering certified WSET 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[7] and launched India Wine Insider 2017, India’s first-ever survey of the urban Indian wine consumer.[8][9]
In 2016, Holland co-founded India Wine Awards, India’s first awards to recognize wine professionals.[10][11]
References
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- ^ "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.
- ^ Bhattacharyya, Sourish. "India's first 'Master of Wine' is in a league of her own". Mail Online. 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.