Bear Creek Winery of Akiachak

Bear Creek Winery of Akiachak is a winery in Akiachak, AK, located at 60203 Bear Creek Dr, Homer, AK 99603. It holds a rating of 4.90 based on 143 reviews. The winery produces handcrafted fruit wines and fruit grape wine blends using raw fruit sourced from local growers. Available fruit includes red and yellow raspberries, blueberries, black currants, strawberries, gooseberries, apples, low bush cranberries, and rhubarb. The tasting room offers 15 varietals, ranging from dry wines like the Alaska Chardonnay to medium-bodied blends like the Blueberry Mirlo and sweet options such as Pomegranate wine and Alaskan Port. Production began in the mid-1990s with small batches in carboys and moved to a timber frame facility completed in 2011. The business expanded to 250-gallon batches, producing 20,000 gallons annually. Louis Maurer became head winemaker in 2013 and released the Glacier Bear brand in 2015. Bill and Dorothy Fry opened the winery in 2003, with Louis and Jasmine assuming ownership in 2019. The property includes lodging with two themed suites and one apartment. Units feature private baths, sitting areas, flat screen TVs, outdoor gas grills, and free Wi-Fi. Guests have access to a hot tub and fire pit. Accommodations include complimentary wine, Alaskan-made chocolate, tea, and local K-bay coffee. The apartment has a full kitchen, while suites include kitchenettes and breakfast vouchers. It is recommended by Lonely Planet. Tasting room hours are 12-6 pm daily in winter and 11-6 pm daily in summer. Fruit deliveries are accepted 12-2 pm year round.

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