Bear Creek Winery & Lodging

Bear Creek Winery & Lodging began in the mid-1990s as a home winemaking hobby for Bill Fry, who started with small glass carboys on his kitchen counter and later moved to the garage, experimenting with raspberries, blueberries, kiwi, rhubarb, and other fruit. After strong encouragement from friends and family, Bill and Dorothy Fry opened the winery and lodging along Kachemak Bay. The winery specializes in fruit wines and fruit-grape blends, sourcing berries and fruit from a network of Alaskan growers. They ferment in small batches, sometimes as little as three gallons, and blend grape wines with fruit wines. The tasting room pours 15 varietals at a time, ranging from dry to sweet, including the Alaska Chardonnay with rhubarb, Blueberry Mirlo (a blend of Merlot and blueberry), and Alaskan Port. Guests can also stay on site in themed suites or an apartment with views of Kachemak Bay, with access to a hot tub and fire pit.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.