Mastering the Art of Pairing Wine with Indian Cuisine – Webinar

The Asian American Wine Association (AWAA) is proud to present with Wine Market Council (WMC) a dynamic and insight-packed webinar, “Mastering the Art of Pairing Wine with Indian Cuisine,” on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm PT. This session will explore the art, science, and market opportunity of pairing wine with Indian cuisine.

India is home to one of the world’s oldest and most influential culinary traditions, with a rich food culture dating back more than 4,500 years to the Indus Valley Civilization. Yet despite the global popularity of Indian cuisine, pairing wine with Indian food has only recently begun to receive serious attention from consumers, sommeliers, and wine industry professionals. 

This webinar will provide practical insights into pairing wine with Indian dishes while also examining the growing market potential of Indian consumers. With among the highest household incomes in the United States and increasing interest in premium wine experiences, Indian consumers represent an important and often under-served audience for the wine industry.

Participants will hear from leading experts who will share their perspectives on Indian food culture, consumer trends, and successful wine pairing strategies.

During This Webinar, Attendees Will Learn:

• Why Indian cuisine presents unique opportunities and challenges for wine pairing
• Key principles for pairing wine with the diverse flavors, spices, and regional styles of
  Indian food
• How consumer interest in Indian food and wine pairing is evolving
• The growing importance of multicultural dining trends for the wine industry
• Insights into the Indian consumer market and its potential for premium wine sales
• Practical recommendations that wineries, retailers, restaurants, and educators can apply
  immediately

Whether you are a winery executive, wine marketer, retailer, sommelier, restaurateur, educator, or wine enthusiast, this webinar will provide valuable insights into a rapidly growing category and help you better connect with an influential consumer segment and enjoy wine and cuisine more deeply and meaningfully.

Featured Speakers:

• Shekar Sathyanarayana, Founder & CEO, Nalla
• Neeta Mittal, Co-Founder & Owner, LXV Winery, Paso Robles
• Introduced by Susan R Lin, MW, President of Asian Wine Association of America & International Wine Consultant, and moderated by Dr. Liz Thach, MW, President, Wine Market Council.

The webinar will be recorded and available for AWAA Members after the event.