Grapes in Alaska

Is there anyone in Alaska growing grapes? I am in south central Alaska and am interested in trying. The little bit of research I’ve done it looks like Valiant may be a good variety to try. Although Valiant is hardy to zone 3, (I am zone 4) I am a bit worried about getting it to fruit and ripen, since we have such a short, cool growing season compared to many zone 4 areas. Where I grew up in WI is also zone 4, but gets much warmer, and the ground is workable much earlier, even if frost is still a threat. I only know one person who tried grapes in my area of Alaska (but that doesn’t mean there’s not others!) and they got prolific leaves but no fruit. I don’t know the variety they tried or if they did anything to extend growing season. I don’t have a green house so I’m limited in what I can do for season extension anyway. If there is anyone in AK who has done it, I want to hear from you!

Dream the impossible dream Eloise.  Wine can be made from other things. Like rhubarb.  I believe sugar content is dependent on heat for grapes. Cider from Apple grafted to crab apple works if you have a  robust fence for moose and keep the voles from ringing the trees.. Rhubarb. This year I picked a bunch of wild currants and made jam. They are very tart  and have a sugar content. Reminds me of Pinot grapes. I'm sure they make wine from currants. Good luck. I would like to hear if you find someone that has successfully grown grapes in Alaska.