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Sommelier(CMS), he was also among India’s first batch of Certified Sake Sommeliers. He steered the launch of Kus Tavaan, India’s first orange wine launched in association with Masque x Valloné Vineyards. Ever curious, he’s known to champion unorthodox pairings and introduce Indian wines to new audiences worldwide

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Charles Donnadieu has been handling the wine program across the Lalit Group for over 10 years and has been working with all the key wine players in the industry. He is passionate about wine pairings - the root of wine culture.

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With nearly two decades of experience across three continents, Evonne Eadie has cultivated a dynamic career from Australia to the UK and now India. Having worked across all areas of the beverage market from launching new brands to driving legacy brands for multi-nantional companies she has garnered a reputation for being a trailblazer in drinks culture, shaping innovative strategies that elevate the trade. Evonne’s passion for building community and fostering inclusivity within the industry makes her a respected advocate for equal opportunities and diverse voices. She has an unwavering love for classic cocktails, but her innovative approach consistently challenges the status quo. Through Perfect Serve India, Evonne is setting the standard for thought leadership in the Indian food and beverage landscape.

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Hridhay Mehra shapes the wine programme at Masque restaurant. A Certified Hridhay Mehra shapes the wine programme at Masque restaurant. A Certified Sommelier(CMS), he was also among India’s first batch of Certified Sake Sommeliers. He steered the launch of Kus Tavaan, India’s first orange wine launched in association with Masque x Valloné Vineyards. Ever curious, he’s known to champion unorthodox pairings and introduce Indian wines to new audiences worldwide

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Kevin Rodrigues graduated from IHM Mumbai and continued this education with WSET to become a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, Europe. With work experience at deGustibus Hospitality, Ka Hospitality and Baros, Maldives, he was able to elevate his palate and develop the stellar wine lists and food and wine pairings. He is the champion of the inaugural edition of Best Sommelier of India 2024 and the Head of Wines at EHV International - Indian Accent, Comorin, Hosa, Fireback.

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Ravi Punia is an experienced beverage & pre-opening specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry for over 14 years with a Bachelor of Hospitality in International Hospitality Management from Edinburgh Napier University, UK. He honed his beverage skills with a Certified Sommelier certificate from the Court of Master Sommeliers, Introductory Sake Professional from the Sake Sommelier Association, UK & Conocedor de Tequila from the International Tequila Academy, Mexico. With work experience at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai & Raffles Dubai, The People & Co, Gurgaon & The Wine Rack besides looking after the Wine programme at Masque, Mumbai, Oceania Cruises & Princess Cruises. He also was the group Sommelier & looked after marketing for Brindco Ltd.,

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With immense passion & experience of over 10 years in various roles in PR, Marketing and Educator, Sweta has been able to successfully work with some exciting brands for like Nederburg, Molinari, Jagermeister, Elijah Craig, Domaines Barons de Rothschild, Mateus to name a few. She has conducted 4000+ tasting and trainings across India and Sub-Continent for consumers as well as Horeca segment. She has to her credit hosted and conducted Single Malt dinners, Wine Evenings, Cocktail Making Workshops and many more experiences.

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Vianney Meynier has joined Business France, the French public agency in charge of trade and investment, over 15 years ago. As head of Agrotech department for India and South Asia, his mission is to facilitate smooth entry for French companies in the Indian market, including in the wine and spirit sectors. The services provided by Business France consist of informing and connecting French companies with their future partners through individual custom-made support or via dedicated BtoB event such as Tastin’France, a landmark wine and spirit BtoB tasting event organized in Delhi and Mumbai, at ProWine Mumbai exhibition.

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A figure synonymous with India’s bar and beverage industry, Vikram has shaped the country’s alco-bev landscape. In 2000, Vikram founded Tulleeho, marking the inception of India's premier beverage education, training, and consulting company. Under his leadership, the company offers a unique blend of educational and experiential initiatives tailored for diverse stakeholders, including beverage and hospitality brands, end consumers, and aspiring hospitality professionals.

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Vishal Kadakia started Wine Park in 2006 and has built the company up to a leading importer of fines wines in India. Vishal’s wine collection is notable for having the highest concentration of family owned estates.Vishal was the first Indian wine importer to launch a wine retail website during the Covid Pandemic. Vishal recently cleared the first level of Court Of Master Sommelier certification.