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Submit ReviewWe 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.
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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.
Voted One of The Best Travel Podcasts
We conclude our conversation with Lieven De Geyndt, founder of Sparkling Wine Club, Sparkle-ist.com
We speak with Lieven De Geyndt founder/owner of Sparkle-ist, not just another wine club. Their selections aren’t made with algorithms. They’re made with the same care their network of growers put inside every bottle.
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Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey through the world of bubbles with our bespoke Champagne and sparkling wine tastings.
Your Host: Forrest Kelly is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Shania Twain to Kevin Costner. A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it.
Voted One of The Best Travel Podcasts
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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.
Voted One of The Best Travel Podcasts
We continue to interview Lieven De Geyndt. What makes a great sparkling wine? Misconceptions, what are they associated with sparkling wine?
We speak with Lieven De Geyndt founder/owner of Sparkle-ist, not just another wine club. Their selections aren’t made with algorithms. They’re made with the same care their network of growers put inside every bottle.
ist.com/products/bubble-club-subscription">Champagne Club $109 Delivery every 1 Month Get the best in sparkling tailored from their unique access to artisanal sparkling wines. 3 Hand Selected Bottles Per Month Focus on Biodynamic and Minimal-Intervention Practices Skip your order, Swap, or Cancel at any time Clear notifications on delivery
Treat yourself to a ist.com/products/sparkle-ist-gift-card">Sparkle-ist Gift Card.
ist.com/products/sparkle-ist-club-gift-subscription">Sparkle-ist Gift Box Treat someone special with Sparkle-ist Gift box. Amaze and impress that special person with a gift that is both memorable and fun. They will receive the same amazing box as our regular members. The pop of a bottle is a guaranteed way to put a smile on someone's face. We'll also add a personalized note on your behalf.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey through the world of bubbles with our bespoke Champagne and sparkling wine tastings.
Your Host: Forrest Kelly is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Shania Twain to Kevin Costner. A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it.
Voted One of The Best Travel Podcasts
Hey Founder of Sparkle-ist, What makes your bubbles different, Lieven De Geyndt?
We speak with Lieven De Geyndt founder/owner of Sparkle-ist, not just another wine club. Their selections aren’t made with algorithms. They’re made with the same care their network of growers put inside every bottle.
ist.com/products/bubble-club-subscription">Champagne Club $109 Delivery every 1 Month Get the best in sparkling tailored from their unique access to artisanal sparkling wines. 3 Hand Selected Bottles Per Month Focus on Biodynamic and Minimal-Intervention Practices Skip your order, Swap, or Cancel at any time Clear notifications on delivery
Treat yourself to a ist.com/products/sparkle-ist-gift-card">Sparkle-ist Gift Card.
ist.com/products/sparkle-ist-club-gift-subscription">Sparkle-ist Gift Box Treat someone special with Sparkle-ist Gift box. Amaze and impress that special person with a gift that is both memorable and fun. They will receive the same amazing box as our regular members. The pop of a bottle is a guaranteed way to put a smile on someone's face. We'll also add a personalized note on your behalf.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey through the world of bubbles with our bespoke Champagne and sparkling wine tastings.
Your Host: Forrest Kelly is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Shania Twain to Kevin Costner. A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it.
Voted One of The Best Travel Podcasts
We speak with Lieven De Geyndt founder/owner of Sparkle-ist, not just another wine club. Their selections aren’t made with algorithms. They’re made with the same care their network of growers put inside every bottle.
ist.com/products/bubble-club-subscription">Champagne Club $109 Delivery every 1 Month Get the best in sparkling tailored from their unique access to artisanal sparkling wines. 3 Hand Selected Bottles Per Month Focus on Biodynamic and Minimal-Intervention Practices Skip your order, Swap, or Cancel at any time Clear notifications on delivery
Treat yourself to a ist.com/products/sparkle-ist-gift-card">Sparkle-ist Gift Card.
ist.com/products/sparkle-ist-club-gift-subscription">Sparkle-ist Gift Box Treat someone special with a Sparkle-ist Gift box. Amaze and impress that special person with a gift that is both memorable and fun. They will receive the same amazing box as our regular members. The pop of a bottle is a guaranteed way to put a smile on someone's face. We'll also add a personalized note on your behalf.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey through the world of bubbles with our bespoke Champagne and sparkling wine tastings.
Your Host: Forrest Kelly is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Shania Twain to Kevin Costner. A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it.
Voted One of The Best Travel Podcasts
We speak with Lieven De Geyndt founder/owner of Sparkle-ist, not just another wine club. Their selections aren’t made with algorithms. They’re made with the same care their network of growers put inside every bottle.
ist.com/products/bubble-club-subscription">Champagne Club $109 Delivery every 1 Month Get the best in sparkling tailored from their unique access to artisanal sparkling wines. 3 Hand Selected Bottles Per Month Focus on Biodynamic and Minimal-Intervention Practices Skip your order, Swap, or Cancel at any time Clear notifications on delivery
Treat yourself to a ist.com/products/sparkle-ist-gift-card">Sparkle-ist Gift Card.
ist.com/products/sparkle-ist-club-gift-subscription">Sparkle-ist Gift Box Treat someone special with Sparkle-ist Gift box. Amaze and impress that special person with a gift that is both memorable and fun. They will receive the same amazing box as our regular members. The pop of a bottle is a guaranteed way to put a smile on someone's face. We'll also add a personalized note on your behalf.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey through the world of bubbles with our bespoke Champagne and sparkling wine tastings.
Your Host: Forrest Kelly is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Shania Twain to Kevin Costner. A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it.
Voted One of The Best Travel Podcasts
I’m the owner Frédéric Bouché and the winemaker of Ports of New York Winery. Welcome to Part 3 of our conversation with Frédéric Bouché. Can’t wait to get into it. So many fascinating stories with Mr. Bouche. Imagined having a winery with your style and the way that you’re so personable that you hear some interesting stories from your patrons had something to do.
Your Host: Forrest Kelly is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Shania Twain to Kevin Costner. A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it.
Our featured winery is Ports of New York as we continue our conversation with Frédéric Bouché Ports of New York, owner-operator. And then what happened is that my wife and I moved to the Finger Lakes region in 1994 because she got a position at Cornell University. So it was kind of ironic after all the years that I was away from it, I fell back into it.
Your Host: Forrest Kelly is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Shania Twain to Kevin Costner. A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it.
Our featured winery is, we travel to Ithaca, New York, home to Cornell University, and also has the highest percentage of workers who walk to work. Seventeen percent of their workers walk to work. Also home to Alex Haley, the Roots author, and Vladimir Nabokov, the Lolita author, and most importantly, home to Frédéric Bouché, owner and winemaker of Ports of New York winery.
Your Host: Forrest Kelly is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Shania Twain to Kevin Costner. A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it.
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