Sonal C Holland MW is India’s most accomplished wine professional and the first Indian to earn the globally coveted title of Master of Wine in 2016.An award-winning broadcaster, ​Sonal is a distinguished writer, wine commentator and an in-demand speaker with diversified entrepreneurial ventures in wine & beverage education, consultancy, research, wine competitions, imports and retail of wine. She is founding director of SoHo Wine Consultants which offers consultancy services to the global alcobev industry. A domain expert on the business of wine in India, Sonal is passionate about drawing global attention to the country’s young and exciting beverage industry. Her vast cultural knowledge has made her a sought-after consultant for brands seeking a foothold in India’s marketplace. Her eponymous Sonal Holland Wine Academy, founded in 2009, is the country’s foremost institution for learning about wine and beverages. The Academy’s certified courses teach a global curriculum designed for working professionals, hospitality students, and budding enthusiasts who wish to forward their understanding and enjoyment of wine. Sonal is the founder of India Wine Awards, the country’s largest and most influential wine competition that ranks the best wines available in India. India Wine Awards partners with ProWine to showcase the winning brands at a dazzling ceremony each year. Sonal forayed into wine retail in 2019, with a chain of modern specialist stores across key cities in India. She is regularly invited to host wine-tasting events and experiences for top corporate houses. Sonal enjoys being on the judging panel of some of the world’s leading wine competitions including Decanter World Wine Awards. Sonal hosts an award-winning YouTube channel named Sonal Holland Wine TV, a podcast called ‘A Great Glass’ which has garnered over 1.5 million impressions across social media. Sonal’s career has earned her several accolades, including - Top 50 Most Powerful Women in India by Luxebook, every year since 2015Top 100 Most Influential People In Indian Luxury by Luxebook, every year since 2016‘40 over 40 Award’ by SheThePeople - 2020Top Woman in Wine - Hall of Fame recognition by Indian Wine Academy, every edition since 2015Wine Personality of the Year by Food Bloggers Association of India - 2018Innovative Woman of Substance Award by the India Leadership Conclave - 2019Woman Achiever of the Year at the Indian Hospitality Council - 2022.