Address
316 West Geer St, Suite A, Durham, NC 27701
Hours
Mon. Closed
Tue. - Thu. 11am - 9pm
Fri. & Sat. 11am - 10pm
Sun. 11am - 8pm
Downtown Durham's neighborhood bottle shop and wine bar offering curbside pickup, local delivery, and shipping to 43 states.
Free Delivery in Durham & Chapel Hill
with a $120 Minimum Order.
Raleigh, Cary, Hillsborough and Surrounding
zip codes minimum $200.
We cannot ship to ND, SD, NH, UT, MS, PA, or KY. email info@louelladurham.com for shipping options
Back in the early 1970s, Christian Amido planted a number of his Lirac vineyards with Merlot — a grape hardly seen at that time in the Côtes du Rhône, and generally frowned upon by the local regulating authorities. His Merlot was bottled and sold directly to large upscale supermarket chains in the UK, helping to quench the Brit’s ever-expanding thirst for the grape.
In the 40 years since planting, Christian’s Merlot vineyards have matured into wonderful old vine plots, producing wine with beautiful concentration and depth. They are currently tended by the next two generations of the Amido family — daughters Nathalie and Dominique along with granddaughter Amandine and her husband, winemaker Antoine Berthaud.
The family farms all of their 27 hectares in mostly organic fashion using the principles of lutte raisonée to ensure the highest quality fruit with the least intervention. Super low yields and meticulous sorting also ensure top quality in the bottle.
LouElla is Downtown Durham's neighborhood bottle shop, bar, and event space offering curated wine, craft beer, and fortified selections from family operated producers. The business takes its name and mission from owner and proprietor Campbell Davis's Great Aunt LouElla who was much beloved for her warmth, hospitality, and generous spirit. Whether we are serving you at the bar or helping you pick that perfect bottle to host your celebration, our mission is to share LouElla's hospitality with the community.
Campbell Davis
Owner & Manager
For Cam Davis, LouElla is the culmination of more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality and beverage industry. Cam has successfully managed some of Durham’s finest locally and nationally recognized establishments, including Hutchin's Garage, Guglhupf, Rue Cler, and Durham Catering Company. He brings a wealth of wine and beverage knowledge, not only from his extensive restaurant experience, but also from his tenure as Durham Sales Manager for wine distributor Bordeaux, Fine and Rare.
Hours
Mon. Closed
Tue. - Thu. 11am - 9pm
Fri. & Sat. 11am - 10pm
Sun. 11am - 8pm