Born and raised in Monterey, California, it was only natural that Alpana Singh would develop a deep-rooted interest in wine. At 26, she passed the final level of the Master Sommelier exam\u2014a feat achieved by only 269 people in the world. She’s the first Indian woman and the youngest female ever to do so. She went on to serve as a Sommelier for highly-acclaimed restaurants in Chicago before opening three of her own. In lively, fun, and informative talks, Alpana shares her inspiring story of rising from the daughter of Fijian immigrants to becoming a successful entrepreneur and TV personality all while navigating a male-dominated profession. She gives audiences a glimpse into the life as a Sommelier as she teaches them how to taste wines \u201cblind,\u201d purchase bottles like a professional, and pair with meals for any occasion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"