Bear Creek Winery - Homer, AK Revisited Pt. 1

We venture to Homer, Alaska the halibut capital of the world—home to over 5 thousand people and Bear Creek Winery. Let's meet Louis Maurer and Bear Creek Winery.

Tasting Room -You will be guided through a tasting of up to 8 wines of your choosing from our expansive wine list by one of our knowledgeable staff. Tastings are available on a walk-in basis 7 days a week. Enjoy a self-guided tour through our botanical gardens showcasing the fruits and berries that we use in our winemaking.

Our Private Tasting pampers you and your guests with one-on-one attention where your host guides you through a winemaking facilities tour followed by a curated wine-tasting experience with gourmet cheeses selected and paired by the head winemaker and a local certified cheese professional. Taste through 6 wines across multiple varietals and blends showcasing our expertise in fruit wine making.

Winemaking Tours, Experience a guided tour of our winemaking facility explaining our history and unique style of winemaking.

Private Events, Our botanical garden is available for private events. Also, enjoy the Art/Garden Tour and Wine Tasting. Visit the Dean Homestead and Art Studios for a guided, educational tour of their creative, homestead-inspired, Alaska lifestyle including unique architecture, gardens, and art studio. Follow it up by visiting the Bear Creek Tasting Room and Botanical Gardens for a wine tasting and a complimentary bottle of wine. Also, enjoy a self-guided tour of our Botanical Garden. award-winning selections: Alaskan Chardonnay - Strawberry Rhubarb -Inlet Sunrise - Black Raspberry - Alaskan Port - and Trinity Berry Blend.

Do you feel like having wine and staying the weekend in their Luxury Suites?

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Your Host: Forrest Kelly is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Garth Brooks to Kevin Costner. A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it.

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