Bear Creek Winery

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907-235-8484 PO Box 164
Homer, AK 99603
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These are the first reactions we get from people that hear about us. Yes we do have a Winery in Homer, Alaska. It is located on Bear Creek Drive overlooking beautiful Kachemak Bay and the Glaciers beyond.Although we do not grow grapes here, we do grow, pick and process some of the best berries in the world. Along with our signature (and very popular!) Blue Zin wine we make Raspberry, Blueberry Wine, Fireweed Honey Wine (wow!), an amazing Strawberry Wine and lots and lots of Rhubarb wine. These wines are all made from locally-grown ingredients. We do make grape wines as well (see our wine list) from grape juice concentrate we purchase from our wholesaler who imports from all over the globe. We also blend our country wines with the grape wines we produce. Our Blu Zin (Blueberry/White Zinfandel) is so smooth we have trouble making it fast enough for everyone. We also make “Sno Goose”, “Alaskan Chardonnay”, Bluberry Mirlo and Shirazzberry. So when you are in Homer come by to visit and you will be able to sample any of our wines before making a purchase. Most of our wines are one-of-a-kind and cannot be purchased anywhere else. Check us out on Facebook for the latest winery musings and the construction of the Read more »

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Pinot Noir

“With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...
Chardonnay

British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...
Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...
Cabernet Sauvignon

“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
Zinfandel

Parentage of the grape: Crljenak to Austria to America. In the 1970s, claims surfaced that the Italian Primitivo is l...
Merlot

The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

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Bear Creek Winery on Snooth

March 2013

There's an argument to be made for Riesling, and it's made on a regular basis. It goes something like this: Riesling is great, it's flexible and it's food friendly, with wines ranging from dry to syrupy sweet, so there's something for everyone to like. This has been the argument of the day for years now. Trouble is Riesling still finds resistanc... Read More

From the article One Man, 40 Rieslings
May 2011

So last winter, we drank a bottle of 2004 Dom de la Roquete Chateauneuf du Pape. Delicious. Bought it at deep discount, and wished I had bought more. Last month, at a large dinner, someone (a beverage professional from one of SF's best restaurants) brought the 2007 of same wine, direct from Kermit Lynch, so the provenance was unquestionable. ... Read More

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April 2011

Hello-My wife and I are taking a three day trip to Sonoma in August. I'm looking for some of the best wineries (rated by wine quality) to visit. Any suggestions?Thanks. Read More

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July 2010

The wife & I are making our first trip to Napa for a two day excursion. We have been doing a lot of research, including reading up on the previous forum posts, thanks Honda John for your informative essay! We're a little worried about going during the summer, and on a weekend, but it was the only time it worked for us, especially since we live... Read More

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June 2010

This weekend, June 10th - 13th is the 8th annual Peggy Sue's All American Cruise Car Show. It's a 4 day event that draws thousands of spectators and 800+ cars. One of the highlights of the weekend is the Chili and Pasta Cookoff / Beer and Wine Tasting event held Friday evening from 6-9pm at A Place to Play - 2375 W 3rd St, Santa Rosa CA 95401 -B... Read More

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May 2010

Would definitely be interested in hearing what people think are the best wineries, and wines, in the Okanagan. Hopefully with an explanation why. Have a good friend going for an extended stay, based in Kelowna, in a month or so, and it'd be nice to be able to offer some pointers. She and her husband drink a lot of New Zealand sauvignon blanc,... Read More

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March 2010

My wife is a huge pinot noir fan. For her birthday in June I decided I want to get her a variety case of delicious pinots from around the world. Any suggestions for some great $20 bottles?? Read More

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October 2009

I have been drinking wine for about 10 years. I was fortunate early on to be introduced to some very good wines. My wife's family really enjoys wine. Silver Oak, Cakebread, Fransiscan, St. Supery, BV and other mostly Napa Cabs are the standard at her family gatherings. Merlot was considered 2nd banana.Lately, the bride and I have been expand... Read More

Forum post in the topic Merlot stigma?
March 2009

Thought I should introduce myself properly.. I'm new to snooth, found it almost by accident this afternoon; however, I have heard about it before.A little about myself: I've enjoyed wine as a meal accompaniment for years, since my early teens, which I guess comes from my parents. As long as I can remember, a bottle of red has always graced the... Read More

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January 2009

I am in search of the perfect spicy red. I had a rioja 2003 reserve once, but can't remember the maker. It was amazing. Any suggestions? I want to be able to taste the spice, not get a faint hint of it.Thanks! Read More

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