Ser Kem—a term representing “an offering of alcohol to the Gods” in the Kingdom of Bhutan—is the first and only wine ever produced from grapes grown in this stunningly beautiful country, with each bottle seeking to capture the spirit of Bhutan to be shared with the world.
The summer & fall of 2024 marked the grape harvest for our first commercial release of Ser Kem.
We have just released our 2025 vintage whites and rosé wines, with the reds still aging in barrel.
A selection of our wine is available for purchase in Bhutan,
so if you find yourself in Bhutan you can pick up a bottle there!
Learn more about each 2024 and current 2025 release below.
To inquire about the possibility of an allocation and a direct shipment to you, click on the "Request" button below each bottle (where applicable).
2024 VINTAGE
SER KEM 2024 KARP RESERVE I
$200
Meaning “white” in Dzongka, the Karp Reserve I is a proprietary white blend that displays aromatics of pear and apricot, with a hint of sweet vanilla from oak. Extremely well balanced, with brisk acidity and slight smoky character, with a moderate and balanced finish.
This white wine captures the essence of high-altitude Himalayan viticulture. Cool nights preserve vivid natural acidity and intense aromatics, while ancient soils lend a mineral signature unlike any lowland wine. Clean, focused, and utterly singular in origin.
75% fermented and aged in stainless steel (aged 8mos)
25% fermented and aged in 100% new french oak (aged 8mos)
12.5% ABV
SER KEM 2024 TRAMINETTE
$150
Powerful aromatics of white flowers, pink grapefruit and lychee, with herbal undertones and umami. Mouthwatering acidity, allied with honey and lanolin highlights are accented by a long savory finish, making this an ideal food pairing wine with traditional spicy Bhutanese cuisine.
Fermented and aged in stainless steel (aged 6mos)
12.5% ABV
SER KEM 2024 RIESLING
$180
Luscious ripe fruit notes of pineapple, pear, apricot and peach, with a touch of honeyed sweetness and saffron. Rich mouthfeel with zesty texture and layered mid-palate, with high tart acidity and a river stone and saline finish. The perfect pairing wine with Ema Datsi.
Fermented and aged in stainless steel (aged 5mos)
12.3% ABV
SER KEM 2024 SAUVIGNON BLANC
$150
A fresh and youthful wine with lemon/lime highlights and a touch of butterscotch. Barrel fermentation provides mid-palate texture and weight, with vanilla and toast overtones. This complex wine displays a tannic structure and rich mouthfeel that leads to a seamless and powerful finish, and indicates great long term aging potential.
Fermented and aged in 100% new french oak (aged 9mos)
12.8% ABV
SER KEM 2024 ROSÉ
$80
Red cherry, strawberry, raspberry and violets on the nose lead to a bright acidic and flavorful midpalate with hints of spice and earth. Perfect as a first sip in the evening or at the table paired with momos, this wine shows surprising depth and complexity in a fresh and approachable style.
Fermented and aged in stainless steel (aged 4mos)
12.2% ABV
SER KEM 2024 PINOT NOIR
$500
This is the first ever 100% Bhutanese wine, made not just from Bhutanese grapes, but also using native Bhutanese yeast and treated with Bhutanese oak. Black fruit aromatics, with cherry and raspberry flavors on the palate, allied with smoky and peppery notes leading to a well-balanced and tart lingering finish. The concentrated body displays powerful flavors and textures that are fresh, complex, and impeccably balanced.
Fermented in stainless steel, aged for 6mos on Bhutanese oak
12.2% ABV
SER KEM 2024 TEMPRANILLO
$300
Fresh dark earth and roasted oak aromas frame a core of rich red and purple fruit. Complex and alluring flavors and a savory balanced mid-palate lead to an enduring finish with full tannin structure.
Our only single vineyard red wine from 2024 – this Tempranillo was sourced exclusively from the GorTshalu vineyard, and reflects both the traditional Tempranillo flavors allied with the wild and feral nature of the Eastern side of Bhutan.
Fermented in stainless steel and aged in 100% new french oak (aged 16mos)
12.8% ABV
SER KEM 2024 MARP RESERVE I
$350
Meaning “red” in Dzongka, the Marp Reserve is a proprietary red blend that displays refined red fruit notes of currant, cherry and plum, with dry sandy earth, warm cedar, nutmeg, and graphite aromas. Classic, old world structure reveals an age-worthy and complex wine with hints of fresh mountain minerality.
Grown in the shadow of the Himalayas, this red reflects the remarkable diurnal range and glacial mineral character of Bhutanese valleys. Structured yet approachable, with depth that speaks to place as much as variety.
Youthful and built for the long haul, this wine will improve over the next 5-7 years, and will hold for an additional 10 years.
Fermented in stainless steel and aged in 100% new french oak (aged 12 mos)
13.2% ABV
2025 VINTAGE
SER KEM 2025 KARP RESERVE II
$200
Karp, meaning “white” in Dzongkha, describes our proprietary white blend, comprised by various white grapes grown at different altitudes. Notes of citrus, pink grapefruit, pineapple and a touch of lychee are supported by zesty acidity. Layered mid-palate texture and bright salinity lead into on long savory finish.
A perfect example of the “New” New World Himalayan terroir. It offers a tasting experience with the purity of New World fruit, augmented with the texture and minerality of Old World wines.
Approachable today, but possesses the structure to evolve and integrate over the next three years, and will hold through 2033.
Fermented and aged in stainless steel for 7 months.
12.2% ABV
SER KEM 2025 SAUVIGNON BLANC
$150
An electric high-toned bouquet of green apple, kiwi and lemon with a distinct herbal character of lemongrass and fresh cut grass. Bright fresh acidity on entry gives way to a rich mouthfeel with a hint of vanilla. Mineral, almost glacial notes fade to a chalky minerality on the finish.
Grown at altitude in the shadow of the Himalayas, this Sauvignon Blanc channels the crystalline air and dramatic diurnal swings of Bhutan into a wine of striking tension and purity.
Beautiful now for its freshness and verve, but will continue to evolve in bottle over the next five years.
Fermented in 75% stainless steel and 25% new French oak (aged 7 mos)
12.5% ABV
SER KEM 2025 RIESLING
$180
Luscious ripe fruit notes of pineapple, pear, apricot and peach, with a touch of honeyed sweetness and saffron. Rich mouthfeel with zesty texture and layered mid-palate, with high tart acidity and a river stone and saline finish.
Familiar aromas wrapped around a completely different expression. This wine maintains the varietal character of high quality Riesling, tempered by the diversity of Himalayan terroir found only in Bhutan.
This wine is drinking well today, but has the power and structure to improve over the next 5 years, and will hold for an additional 5 years.
Fermented and aged in stainless steel (aged 5mos)
12.3% ABV
20 grams R/S per L
SER KEM 2025 ROSÉ
$80
Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this pale-hued wine shows powerful aromatics of raspberry, strawberry and Bing cherry. Fruit character is well integrated with a lean granitic mineral backbone and hints of smoke.
This wine beautifully showcases the Bhutanese terroir, with its stunning juxtaposition of pure fruit, bracing acidity, and a unique minerality.
Perfect for drinking today through 2029.
Fermented in stainless steel (aged 6 mos)
12% ABV
SER KEM 2025 MERLOT
$300
Expected Release Fall 2026/Spring 2027
SER KEM 2025 MARP RESERVE II
$350
Expected Release Fall 2026/Spring 2027
Ser Kem
—an offering of alcohol to the Gods
The story of Ser Kem.
In Bhutanese tradition when a child is born, it is customary for the newborn’s parents to entrust the naming of the child to the highly respected local master namer religious person or monk, who along with choosing the child’s name, also offers blessings for their well-being over their lifetime. So when thinking about the name for the new wine brand that intends to honor the essence of Bhutan, we naturally sought guidance from the local master namer monk for the name of the wine that would demonstrate the beauty, purity, and uniqueness of this special place to the world. The monk aptly chose the name “Ser Kem”.
Wine is the ultimate expression of the uniqueness of a place, the culture of its people, and the beauty of its natural features. In Bhutan, Ser Kem (pronounced “Saire-Chem”) is a term that represents “an offering of alcohol to the Gods”. The Ser Kem brand manifests the vision of offering the sense of place that is uniquely the kingdom of Bhutan to the rest of the world, together in one sip.
And when sharing alcohol with friends and family, instead of a Western styled “Cheers” of touching glasses together, the Bhutanese ritual is to dip the ring finger of their left hand into their drink and flick the droplets into the air, as a way of doing Ser Kem with every glass.
