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Louella Wine Beer & Beverages

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Louella Wine Beer & Beverages

Sip exceptional vintages, craft brews and more while making merry memories at our wine & beer bar and store. Visit us today, or shop our online selection!

Welcome to LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage, Downtown Durham’s neighborhood bottle shop, bar, and event space offering a curated wine list and fortified selections from family-operated producers. We are proudly named after our owner’s Great Aunt LouElla, who exhibited warmth, hospitality, and a generous spirit. Today, we carry on her legacy, welcoming every guest with open arms and a full glass. Our

wine bar in Durham, NC, offers a hand-chosen selection of curated wine, craft beer, refreshing ciders, and much more. We regularly host wine tasting events in our modern, relaxing space, and you won’t find our unique selections anywhere else.

09/04/2026

Italian summer isn’t over yet.

This Saturday, Bill Williams of Bacco Selections is taking us through a lineup built for these last hot weeks of the season—fresh, bright Italian wines from rosé to mountain whites and plenty in between.

Come taste with us and find something good to carry into the long weekend.

Saturday, September 5
2–5 PM

As always, the tasting is complimentary.

09/03/2026

Beach? Boat? Backyard? We’ve got you.

Labor Day weekend is almost here, and we’ve got a few ideas for keeping things cold, refreshing and low-ish ABV while we squeeze everything we can out of the last few weeks of summer.

Muscadet for the seafood. Mexican lager for the cooler. Canned sparkling rosé for the pool. And some THC gummies for the afternoon when you’re taking a break from the booze.

Swipe through for our picks, then come stock up for the long weekend.

08/31/2026

Mark your calendars 🇮🇹

Join us for a special pop-up tasting featuring a lineup of Italian wines alongside traditional Vermouth di Torino.

Georgia Garrett of Oliver McCrum Imports will be pouring everything from Metodo Classico bubbles and Etna Rosso to the beautifully balanced Bordiga vermouths—perfect for sipping on their own or inspiring your next Negroni or Martini.

Whether you’re already a vermouth fan or just curious to see what all the fuss is about, we’d love to have you.

📍 Tuesday, September 15
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM

08/28/2026

Two iconic regions. One tasting.

This Saturday, we’re pouring a lineup that brings together two of our favorites: Champagne and Sicily’s Mount Etna.

From the chalky elegance of Devaux Champagne to the volcanic energy of Tornatore’s Etna Bianco and Etna Rosso, this is a chance to explore two regions that couldn’t be more different—but pair beautifully together.

Join Annabel Butler of Oxford Street Merchants as we taste through the lineup and talk terroir, tradition, and what makes these wines so compelling.

📍 Saturday, August 29
🕑 2–5 PM

As always, the tasting is complimentary.

08/26/2026

One of our own is bringing live music to Louella on Thursday, September 10.

A Louella regular and creative soul, Shiny will be playing a cozy set of originals and favorites from 7 PM until around 8:15 PM.

Join us for a glass of wine, a seat at the bar, and an evening of live music in the neighborhood.

📍 Thursday, September 10
🕖 7:00

08/21/2026

South American summer, Durham edition.

This Saturday we’re pouring a lineup of wines from Argentina and Chile that were made for warm afternoons and long weekends.

Expect bright whites, refreshing rosé, vibrant reds, and a little skin-contact fun along the way.

Whether you’re already a fan of South American wine or just looking to discover something new, this is an easy tasting to fall into.

Join Warren Oster of Advintage this Saturday, August 22, from 2–5 PM for a complimentary tasting.

See you there!

08/20/2026

Three South African winemakers. One night.

Next Tuesday, we’re welcoming three producers from some of South Africa’s most exciting wine regions for a special pop-up tasting at LouElla.

Meet:
• Bertho van der Westhuizen (Alto Wine Estate, Stellenbosch)
• Wynand Grobler (De Kleine Wijn, Tulbagh)
• Hugo Carinus (Carinus Family Vineyards, Swartland)

This is a rare chance to taste through their wines while hearing directly from the people who farm the vineyards and make the bottles.

Join us Tuesday, August 25, from 6:30–8:30 PM. As always, the tasting is complimentary.

08/19/2026

Happy Wednesday!!!
Breaking up the feed with a familiar face.

As you can see Cam found a muppet in the shop. We love our canine patrons, especially when they let us love on them. 🐶

Anyways, $5 drafts all day on this crispy Wednesday. Beat the heat with a cold one and let’s celebrate another beautiful hump day!

08/14/2026

Come spend your Saturday afternoon exploring Greece with us.

Join us Saturday, August 15 from 2–5 PM as Michael Maller of Orsini pours a lineup of wines that showcase the depth and diversity of modern Greek winemaking. From crisp island whites to vibrant reds, this tasting is a great chance to discover just how exciting Greece has become.

Whether you’re already a fan of Assyrtiko or just curious to branch out, we’ll have something worth trying.

Saturday, August 15
2–5 PM
No reservation needed—just stop by and taste with us.

08/12/2026

Dr. Bürklin-Wolf tasting tonight.

Come taste some of the best the Pfalz has to offer from 6:30–8:30 PM. The Export Manager for Dr. Bürklin-Wolf — one of the region’s oldest estates and a longtime pioneer of biodynamic farming — will be at LouElla pouring a lineup of their wines.

Come by, taste through the lineup, ask some questions, and hang out for a bit.

And because it’s Wednesday: $5 drafts all day, with Robert behind the bar.

Should be a pretty great evening.

Address

316 W Geer Street, A
Durham, NC
27701

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 9pm
Wednesday	11am - 9pm
Thursday	11am - 9pm
Friday	11am - 10pm
Saturday	11am - 10pm
Sunday	11am - 8pm

Telephone

+19199732001

Website

https://www.louelladurham.com/

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