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
Vintage notes: A cooler spring led into the summer months delivering moderate to warm temperatures. The combination of warm days, cool nights, low rainfall, and a long growing season resulted in a more structured yet fragrant pinot noir.
Vineyard notes: The Quarry Ridge vineyard sits at an elevation of 400m on the southern side of the Great Dividing Range just east of the Macedon Ranges GI. The vineyard is farmed sustainably (only very sporadic non-organic sprays as needed) and was planted between 1988 and 1998. An old bluestone quarry with mixed gravels.
Winemaking: Pinot noir grapes are hand-picked and fermented with 10% whole bunches. About 10% new oak is used for elevage, a combination of hogsheads, puncheon, and barrique. 10 months aging in barrel followed by 6 months in bottle before release. Unfined and unfiltered.
Closure: Stelvin ABV: 13%
LEGEND tasting notes: Pure pinot character on the nose: bright red berry fruit, Tasmanian black truffles, anise myrtle, and a light couching of spice. Palate is soft and consummately drinkable, but with a persistent and structuring acid line. Balance is near perfect: savory but juicy, bright but soft. Just a fully open and realized wine.
Label design: The artwork was originally created by friend Daniel Wallace for Matt and Tamara’s wedding in 1997. Local artist and friend Mel Nightingale developed Dan’s original drawings into the current labels. Earthworms, birds, snakes, friendship and love are the symbols for Silent Way.
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