Michael Juergens: Bhutan's Wine Frontier

<p><b>Michael Juergens is a multifaceted wine consultant, master of wine candidate, author, and punk rock drummer who shared his extraordinary journey of introducing winemaking to the Kingdom of Bhutan.</b> We explored the unique tradition of Bhutanese name-giving by monks, which inspired the naming of his wine brand, Ser Chem, or "alcohol of the gods." Juergens' narrative weaves through his initial accidental marathon sign-up leading him to Bhutan, to the inception of the nation's first wine company under the guidance of local monks and the government.</p><p>Juergens elucidates the challenges faced from selecting suitable grape varieties...