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Women s Day 2021: Charting a wine career in India came with unique set of challenges, says Sonal Holland, Founder-SoHo Wine Club
Sonal Holland s vast cultural knowledge has made her a sought-after strategic consultant for international brands seeking a foothold in Indiaâs complex marketplace
Sonal Holland s vast cultural knowledge has made her a sought-after strategic consultant for international brands seeking a foothold in Indiaâs complex marketplace. She has been a role model for women, having shattered the glass ceiling in the AlcoBev industry in India, and has been named among the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Indian Luxury by Luxury magazine Luxebook for four consecutive years. She is the Founder of SoHo Wine Club and Sonal Holland Wine Academy. In an interaction with the Free Press Journal, Sonal opens about her journey. Excerpts from the interview:
Feb 18, 2021
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Pay attention to the region
Whether you’re shopping at Wine Insiders or hoping to redeem a different credit card offer, Paton says certain regions and grape combinations are “safer bets than others.”
“A lot of people think they hate chardonnay, or they love sauvignon blanc, only to order one and not realize that it does
not taste like the ones they like,” Paton said in an e-mail. “This is likely because they are used to a grape from a certain place, and that makes a
huge difference in what it tastes like.”
So, if there’s a wine you really like, pay attention to where it’s from and keep that in mind if you’re ordering a new wine online.