~ Sonal C Holland, Master of Wine
Sonal C Holland MW is India’s first and only Master of Wine and the most qualified alcobev professional who holds the highest qualifications in spirits and sake. An award-winning broadcaster and educator, Sonal is an acclaimed writer and a highly sought-after alcobev communicator with diverse entrepreneurial ventures. Her namesake Sonal Holland Wine Academy has established itself as India’s foremost institute which makes world-class wine and spirits education affordable and accessible for Indian professionals and enthusiasts. Sonal is the founder of India’s premier wine consultancy business, SoHoWines Consulting LLP and has conceived the country’s most authoritative wines and spirits competition- the India Wines And Spirits Award, dedicated to celebrating the best in-market wines and spirits in the country and providing Indian consumers with a comprehensive drinking guide. Sonal has authored India Wine Insider, a pioneering research-backed white paper which combines both consumer-based research and trade insights to help international wine companies enter the Indian wine market with confidence. Sonal is among the most followed wine personalities in the world on social media, with over a million followers across different platforms. Recently appointed as a Wine Consultant by Air India, Sonal is a firm advocate of moderate consumption and aims to enhance Indian consumers’ drinking experience by dispensing etiquette to enjoy alcoholic beverages responsibly. In 2024, Sonal was felicitated with the Outstanding Alumni Award by Wine And Spirit Education Trust in partnership with JancisRobinson.com to recognise her exceptional contribution to creating positive change within the global drinks community.
Our Mission
To provide uncompromised global expertise in wine and beverage education, fostering the growth of India's burgeoning wine culture. We aim to make world-class knowledge accessible and enjoyable for all.
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Our Vision
To be the foremost institution in India for wine and beverage education, empowering individuals to advance their knowledge, enjoyment, and business of wine both nationally and internationally.
Our Journey
After a successful decade of delivering the globally sought-after WSET qualifications as India's longest-serving approved program provider, we launched our own online courses in 2020. Today, we pride ourselves on being the country's leading online provider for beginner- to specialist-level courses on wines, enabling participants to advance their knowledge, enjoyment, and business of wine in India and around the world.
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Our courses are also available online, allowing you to learn from anywhere in the world. Whether you prefer an immersive classroom experience or the flexibility of virtual learning, we’ve got you covered.
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