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.​​
Currently, a selection of our wine is available for purchase in Bhutan, so if you find yourself in Bhutan (lucky you!), be part of history and pick up your bottle there!
The summer & fall of 2024 marked the grape harvest for our first commercial release of Ser Kem.
​To learn more about each 2024 release, and to inquire about the possibility of an allocation, check out below.
2024 VINTAGE
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.​​
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Fermented and aged in 100% new french oak (aged 9mos)
12.8% 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 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.​​​​​
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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 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. ​​​​
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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. ​​​​
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Fermented in stainless steel and aged in 100% new french oak (12 mos)​
13.2% ABV
2025 VINTAGE
​To be considered for an allocation of our 2025 vintage, please email your request to info@bhutanwine.com
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”.
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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.​​
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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.
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