Tram Up, Wine Down, Views Priceless
Girdwood · Anchorage · Upscale American with Alaska Seafood and Game
Updated October 2026
Reviewed May 30, 2026 · How we review
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You ride a tram up a mountain to get here, and the wine list arrives with the kind of confidence that setting demands — leather-bound, serious-looking, resort-priced. Flip it open and what you find is competent but unsurprising: a California-heavy roster with some Pacific Northwest and European backup. It won't take your breath away the way the glacier views will, but it won't embarrass itself either.
The list runs 100-150 bottles and leans hard on familiar California names — Jordan Cab, Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, Meiomi Pinot — the kind of producers that sell themselves and require zero staff explanation. There's a French and Italian presence that adds some legitimacy, and the Pacific Northwest gets solid representation with Chateau Ste. Michelle anchoring the value end. The gaps are real though: no serious Burgundy, no interesting Rhône, nothing that would make a wine-curious diner lean forward in their chair. This is a resort list built to reassure, not to excite.
The by-the-glass program clocks in at 10-16 options, which is respectable for a mountaintop restaurant accessible only by aerial tram. The pours skew toward the recognizable — expect the Sonoma-Cutrer and Meiomi to anchor the white and red sides respectively. Rotation appears minimal; this feels like a list that gets updated seasonally at best and doesn't take many risks in the glass.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — Unknown
At a resort where everything is marked up for altitude and ambiance, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling is your budget lifeline. It's a genuinely well-made Washington Riesling from one of the state's most reliable producers, and it's built for Alaska seafood — bright acidity, a whisper of sweetness, and exactly what you want next to a plate of king crab.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
Most tables at Seven Glaciers go straight for the Jordan Cab or the Sonoma-Cutrer out of habit. But the Riesling is doing the real work here — it's the only wine on the list that genuinely reflects the Pacific Northwest spirit of the kitchen and plays to Alaska's world-class seafood. Most people skip it; they shouldn't.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi is a grocery store wine dressed up in a fine dining price tag. At resort markup, you're paying serious money for a mass-produced, sweetened-up Pinot that costs $15 at your local supermarket. The setting deserves better, and frankly so do you.
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay + Alaska Halibut
Russian River Ranches is a fuller-bodied Chardonnay with enough texture and restrained oak to stand up to Alaska halibut without steamrolling it. The wine's stone fruit and subtle creaminess complement the fish's delicate richness, and at 3,000 feet with a glacier out the window, it's a hard combination to argue with.
The Bottom Line
Seven Glaciers earns its keep on atmosphere alone, but the wine list is playing it safe when the setting is begging for something more adventurous. Come for the tram ride and the king crab, order the Riesling, and enjoy the view — just don't expect the list to match the drama outside the window.
Girdwood · Anchorage · Cajun and Steakhouse with Alaska Seafood
Double Musky Inn's official notice lists a planned reopening on December 10, 2026. Do not treat the former wine choices on this page as current availability while the restaurant is temporarily closed. Check the date and current wine list directly before making plans.
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