Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Sonal Holland's Career Shift: 'Wine in India No Longer Elite'
Sonal Holland, who used to work in a big company, decided to change careers and become India's first Master of Wine.
She wrote a book called 'One in a Billion' about how she did it.
Holland explains that wine is becoming popular in India, not just for rich people, and is growing a lot.
She has made videos and content to make learning about wine easier.
More young people and women are also drinking wine now.
Sonal Holland transitioned from a corporate career to become India's first Master of Wine.
Her memoir, 'One in a Billion,' details her career shift and redefines success.
Holland says wine in India is no longer exclusive and is experiencing double-digit growth.
She has worked to democratize wine through education and accessible content.
The growth of wine culture in India is driven by young consumers and women.
- Who
- Sonal Holland, India's first Master of Wine.
- What
- Memoir 'One in a Billion' by Sonal Holland on career transformation and wine in India.
- When
- Over the past five years, the perception of wine has been evolving.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Holland aims to democratize wine and inspire others to pursue their passions.
Elite View
Wider Audience View
Wine Perception
Elite View
Wine is often seen as an elite product.
Wider Audience View
Wine is experiencing double-digit growth and becoming more accessible to a wider audience.
- Profession
- Master of Wine
- Book Title
- 'One in a Billion'
- Previous Career
- National Head of Sales at a Fortune 500 company
- Key Goal
- Democratizing wine in India
- Target Audience
- Young consumers and women