Bear Creek Winery of Chignik

Bear Creek Winery of Chignik is a Winery in Chignik, AK, located at 60203 Bear Creek Dr. It holds a rating of 4.90 based on 0 reviews.

Bear Creek Winery & Lodging is an acclaimed country winery in Homer, known for hand crafted, award winning fruit wines and fruit grape wine blends. The facility offers a wine tasting room, tours, and gardens with views of Kachemak Bay. Wines are distinguished by flavor profiles not found in grape wines, achieved by blending grape wines with fruit wines sourced from local growers. The winery has spent decades developing these blends and a network of local growers through small batch fermenting and grassroots networking.

Fifteen varietals are available for tasting, ranging from dry to sweet. Dry options include the Alaska Chardonnay featuring rhubarb. Medium-bodied wines include the Blueberry Mirlo, a blend of Merlot and blueberry. Sweet selections include Pomegranate wine and Alaskan Port. Pairing suggestions include the Blu Zin with chicken alfredo or tomato bisque, and the Strawberry Rhubarb with honey glazed salmon, green salad with black pepper, and brie. The wines are recognized internationally and are a favorite locally.

The winery is recommended by Lonely Planet. Lodging options include two themed suites and one apartment, offering a secluded atmosphere with views of Kachemak Bay. 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. Rooms include a complimentary bottle of wine, Alaskan-made chocolate, tea, and local K-bay coffee. The apartment includes a full kitchen, while suites have kitchenettes and breakfast vouchers for nearby restaurants.

Glacier Bear Wines, a sister brand introduced in 2015, creates fruit wines from Alaskan grown fruit. Recipes were developed by the son-in-law of the founders, who became head winemaker in 2013. The business began as a hobby for Bill Fry in the mid 1990s, moving from kitchen counter carboys to a garage operation. Bill and Dorothy opened the winery and lodging in 2003. A new timber frame production facility was finished in the summer of 2011. Louis Maurer joined the team in 2010, collaborating with Bill and Dorothy before releasing his own brand in 2015.

The winery combines its acclaimed fruit wines and unique lodging experience to serve visitors in Homer.

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