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Great Spring Salmon Season Predicted for the Columbia

   Columbia River Spring Chinook salmon are finally moving past Bonneville Dam and their pinniped predators and in great numbers.  The First Salmon Ceremonies have taken place at Lyle and Celilo as well as other Native American longhouses along the river and the states and tribes have agreed to a hook-and-line tribal commercial fishery starting on May 16.  For the last five years, we have hosted tribal fishers having both smoked and fresh salmon for sale.  On  Saturday, May 19, Bobby Begay, a Yakama fisher, will have spring chinook for sale at $8/lb for filets and $6/lb for whole cleaned fish.  Let us know if you would like to purchase and in what amount and we will notify Bobby of your order and let you know when the fish is on the way from Celilo Village. 

Currently, we have a wonderful canned smoked salmon provided by Sockeye Suzy (Lumley), a Yakama fisher.  Come visit and try it with our 2009 Pinot Noir or 2010 Pinot Gris.  Join the 1889 Club and be on the list for every notice.  

On Sunday and Monday of this coming Memorial Day holiday, we plan to again host a salmon bake where tribal fishers will be cooking the fish over the fire on sticks and providing a dinner at a very reasonable price.  In addition, we will have live music of the bluegrass and country persuasion to please your ears while our wines and upriver spring salmon please your nose and palate. 

We are open on Saturday and Sunday from noon to five and by appointment.  Please call 503-647-7596 or 503-348-0882 for dates and times. The tasting is free with a wine purchase. 

For more information on our daily schedule and upcoming events, stop by our Facebook page.

While you're in the neighborhood, you might also stop by the Helvetia Tavern and taste how well our Chardonnay (with the Helvetia Tavern label) pairs with fried onion rings and a jumbo burger.

Best wishes to you and yours for a 2012 that is filled with warmth, clear skies, and good fortune.