Mengyu's love affair with wine is not a mystery, but a serendipitous discovery. Upon earning her prestigious CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation, she sought a new challenge that blended science, art, history, and culture and was steeped in the passage of time. This led her to embark on a journey into the world of wine, eventually founding WhenWine, a company dedicated to wine tastings, critiques, consultancy, and education. Mengyu began her WSET diploma journey in 2020 and by October 2022, she had successfully completed all 6 units and was awarded the diploma.