Wine education,made accessible.
A WSET-accredited wine & beverage school in Goa. Structured courses, small class sizes, taught in person or live online.
Drinks that unite, poured with confidence.
MATA believes wine, beer, and spirits unite rather than divide. Good taste is something anyone can build confidence in, one glass at a time. Through curated tastings and hands-on learning, we make beverages approachable and enjoyable, whether you're pouring for guests, building a wine list, or simply discovering what you love.
MATA
Founder & WSET Certified Educator
The founder behind Madhushala by Mata brings together training across wine, brewing, distilling, gastronomy and beverage management from institutions across the United Kingdom; combining global expertise with a passion for making wine education engaging, accessible and industry-relevant. Madhushala by Mata is a WSET Approved Programme Provider based in Goa, offering nationally and internationally recognised wine qualifications.
Her training includes Dip. Wine, Gastronomy & Management from Le Cordon Bleu, London; WSET Certified Educator status; the WSET Level 3 Award, Wines; specialisation in British Brewing Technology and Start-up Distilling in Sunderland, UK; and a programme in Start-up Funding at the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.
She has worked with breweries across the UK, building hands-on expertise in fermentation, quality control, recipe development and sensory evaluation, alongside international tastings covering Argentine, Chilean and Madeira wines and food pairing.
As a Visiting Lecturer in Wines at a leading college of Hospitality Education in South Goa, she is committed to raising standards in beverage education and helping hospitality professionals build global careers.
Her vision, through MATA, is to build a centre of excellence for wine and beverage education, equipping students, culinary and hospitality professionals, and wine enthusiasts with qualifications and practical knowledge that open doors across the global hospitality industry.
Coco & Tata.
Curious, confident and always chasing the best aroma in the room, our two brand ambassadors are Madhushala by Mata's icons of poise, trust and good taste.
Courses & Corporate Training
Globally-recognised WSET curriculum, taught in Panjim and online, plus bespoke sessions for hospitality teams.
Level 2 in Wines
You'll go deeper into the major grape varieties and wine regions of the world, and discover how climate, grape growing and winemaking shape a wine's style and quality. You'll learn the principles of wine storage and service, geographical indications and labelling terms, and food pairing, before applying it all through professional wine tasting using the WSET SAT — including sparkling, sweet and fortified wines.
Corporate & Hospitality Training
Confident, knowledgeable staff sell more. I design custom training programmes and workshops for corporate and F&B teams at every level, tailored to your enterprise and your offerings.
I also curate wine lists: balancing classics with trending selections, aligned to your venue's concept and cuisine, and priced to make the best use of what's available in your city.
The result: a richer guest experience, more exploration, and stronger profitability for your business.
Notes From the Tasting Table
Grapes, regions and pairing — straight from Mata’s Substack.
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