A three-hour small-group tasting that pairs locally crafted chocolates with five wine samples around downtown Anchorage. Learn about Alaska’s evolving culinary scene while sampling products you can buy to take home.
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A late-afternoon van pulls away from the Egan Center and the sharp, cold air off Cook Inlet nudges the windows; mountains keep watch to the east. You settle into a small-group tasting where chocolate and wine are the compass points, and the guide threads local stories between sips and bites. The pace is relaxed but deliberate—three hours that move through flavors with the same confidence as a coastal wind.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal walking and short standing periods during tastings
Wildlife
History
Anchorage’s culinary identity has grown from resource-driven practices—commercial fishing and berry harvests—and local producers adapt those traditions into small-batch wines and confections.
Conservation
The operators emphasize supporting local producers and minimizing waste; follow Leave No Trace near coastal stops and never feed wildlife, especially moose and birds.
Reserve your spot on the Taste of the Wild: Chocolate and Wine Pairings in the Alaskan today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring photo ID
You must show valid ID to sample or purchase alcohol—carry a government-issued card.
Meet at the Egan Center
Look for the large white van on 5th Avenue; downtown pickup is the fixed start and end point.
Pace your tasting
Five wine pours plus chocolate samples add up—sip slowly and use provided tasting cards to track pairings.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Alcohol tastings are included and the operator advises against participation if pregnant.
Warm, layered jacket
Coastal afternoons can be chilly—layers keep you comfortable between stops.
Comfortable shoes
Short walks between tasting stations and standing during pours make stable footwear useful.
Valid photo ID
Required to sample or purchase alcoholic beverages (21+).
Reusable shopping bag
Handy if you plan to purchase bottles or chocolates to take home.