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
Description
Our entry-level player in the Pinot pageant presents itself in medium-intense brick red with a broad meniscus. The aromatic nose is quite catching with its cherry fruit, raspberry compote and a subtle smoky note, which comes back in the finish redolent of cedar (think of Grandpa’s humidor!). The rather firmly structured palate shows the dark cherries once more, with bits of pepper and bitter chocolate chiming right in. The wine has definite power and medium length; thanks to its soft and ripe fruit the Pinot Classic is already great to drink, although it will develop and come together even further.
Food pairing
For pasta with a wild game ragout, ravioli stuffed with spinach, quark, and blood sausage, rack of lamb.
Vinification
Harvested by hand, destemmed, 50 % whole berries, half with spontaneous fermentation. Pressed ten days after the start of fermentation. Élevage twelve months half-and-half stainless steel tank and used wooden casks.
"Heinrich Hartl is one of Austria's real rising stars – an exciting and considered young winemaker, who is producing very elegant, individual and expressive wines from relatively unusual local grape varities, such as Rotgipfler and St Laurent." -- Ken Mackay MW, Chef-Wine Buyer bei Waitrose/UK
Weingut Heinrich Hartl III is located in the Thermenregion in Lower Austria, a sun-rich district south of Vienna. The area is influenced by both the Pannonian and Continental climatic zones. Here the summers are relatively warm and dry, but the winters are cold. The scraggy soils of the 40-acre estate are dominated by fast-draining limestone in Steinfeld (Oberwaltersdorf) and by shell limestone on brown earth in Pfaffstätten and Gumpoldskirchen. Rotgipfler, a regional specialty, together with St. Laurent and Pinot Noir, are the estate’s flagship varietals.
Five generations of the Hartl family shaped and formed the estate before responsibility was handed over to the 20-year-old Heinrich only 11 years ago. In recognition of his role and achievements, the winery is now known by his name.
The winery is part of a larger property on which winemaking and other forms of agriculture have coexisted for generations. Hartl’s passion for winemaking, his insatiable interest in the great wines of the world and his extensive know-how quickly grew the winery’s reputation beyond the borders of Austria. Awards at major international tastings and competitions are the fruits of his uncompromising and carefully-focussed labor.
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