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
Grapes for the HRW wines—as for all of our wines—are grown right here on our family ranch, just west of the town of Napa. Our Pinot Noir Blocks are: 3, 4, 5, 6, 25 and 30. These blocks are all located in the lower elevations of the property, in cooler spots on the sunny side of Redwood Creek. The climate is moderated by morning fog and the afternoon maritime breeze.
The roots in these blocks include Riparia gloire, in the clay soils, as well as 101-14 and 3309. The roots are grafted to a variety of clones: Dijon 115, FPS 108, 96 and 97, 828 and the Joseph Swan selection. All of the vines are spaced 7’ x 5’ and are bilateral cordon-trained and spur-pruned.
In 2021, budbreak in the Pinot Noir Blocks occurred March 26th-30th. Bloom was complete by May 11th. The grapes were harvested from August 26th through September 6th with an average bloom-to- harvest period of 112 days. The average yield in all of our Pinot Noir blocks in 2020 was just over 1.35 tons per acre. Though some of these numbers are due to younger vines which haven’t reached their full potential yet, low yields are vital to maintaining fruit concentration in our Pinot Noir wines.
Alcoholic fermentation for the HRW wine is completed in approximately one week, using indigenous yeasts. The natural yeast present on the grapes is a robust strain that produces complex aromas and flavors. At dryness, the wine was pressed and put into 2-and-3-year-old barrels for malolactic fermentation, then barrel-aged for 11 months before bottling with a screw-cap closure.
Medium ruby-garnet. Pretty floral, strawberry and caramel aromas in this vintage. Cranberry and red berry fruit. Balanced tannin and acid. Black tea in the finish. Light-to-medium bodied. A solid, savory, everyday Pinot Noir. Pair with charcuterie, sheep’s milk cheeses, mushroom bruschetta, grilled chicken, salmon, and lighter, leaner meats.
Alcohol 13.8% Cases produced: 435
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