If you’re more than an occasional reader of this blog, you might know that I’m a huge fan of Arsenal – one of England’s top Premiere League soccer teams. You may also be aware that Michael Alberty, proprietor of Portland retail shop Storyteller Wines is a fan of one of Arsenal’s major foes, Chelsea. (In spite of this, Michael is actually a pretty nice guy, btw.) We made a friendly wager the last time Arsenal and Chelsea played each other. I forget what I was going to have to do if we lost, because of course we won. Michael’s pennance is to come to our tasting room this Saturday from 12-5 and help us pour wines at our La Paulée Open House – while wearing an Arsenal uniform!

This season's "Away" shirt

This is NOT Michael Alberty. (This is Andrei Arshavin - i.e. the Chelsea Killer)

While it would be a joy to have Michael with us under any circumstances, it will be especially sweet to have him in the house in full Arsenal regalia. (I hope the jersey doesn’t give you a rash, Mr. Mike!)

Make plans to join us for all the festivities – the first chance to taste and order our 2008 Audrey Pinot, the release of our 2007 La Paulée pinot, new Burgs from J-J Confuron and Taupenot-Merme,  our own Kelley Fox pouring her own 2007 Pinots, and friend & neighbor Brian O’Donnell from Belle Pente pouring three of his killer Pinots. It is pretty much guaranteed not to suck! See you here on Saturday…

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