Wine Consultant, The GrapeWine Consultancy
The best domestic and international wines in the country are appraised by the best palates in India every year. From wine journalists and educators to winemakers, and retailers, the jury for India Wine Awards 2022 was as diverse and inclusive as it could get.
Meet the Professionals
OUR ESTEEMED JURY

Sonal Holland MW, Chairperson

Ruma Singh DipWSET
Wine Journalist, Writer, & Educator

Karan Vasani
Winemaker, Sula Vineyards

Sumedh Singh Mandla DipWSET
CEO, Aspri Wines & Spirits, VBev

Sujata Patil

Kevin Rodrigues
Certified Sommelier
Bar Manager, KA Hospitality
Bar Manager, KA Hospitality

Devati Mallick
Certified Sommelier
Founder, Drink with D
Wine Consultant, Educator & Writer

Akshay Triphati
Vice President F&B, IHCL

Malay Kumar Rout
Founder, Wine & Spirits Club of India

Pratik Angre
Introductory Sommelier
Business Development Manager, Ace Beveragez
Business Development Manager, Ace Beveragez

Gauri Devidayal
Co-Founder and CEO, Food Matters Group
Owner, The Table
Podcaster, This Round is on Me

Viraj Sawant
Advanced Sommelier
Co-Founder, InACan Cocktails
Co-Founder, InACan Cocktails

Jezan Limzerwala
Assistant Director F&B, Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai

Alok Chandra
Wine Consultant, Winepark

Craig Wedge
Director of retail operations, Living Liquidz

Sovna Puri DipWSET
Wine & Spirits Consultant, Educator

Rojita Tiwari
Founder, Drinks & Destinations