Our story
Melanated Wine was created to decomplicate wine and embody our motto, “uncork the culture.” Founder Lashonda Fort-Modest believed that the minority community had been overlooked in the area of wine...
First woman and black-owned
urban winery in Durham.
Welcome to our store
Explore our wine collection. Uncork the Culture.
On behalf of Melanated Wine, I want to thank you for logging onto our website. Consider yourself an official member of the MelaNation! You are now a part of a global movement that celebrates culture, passion, courage, and of course, delicious wine! You now have the opportunity to browse our varietals, purchase your favorite and #uncorktheculture!
With Love,
Lashonda Fort-Modest
Founder, Melanated Wine
Book A Wine Tasting
Join us for a wine tasting at Melanated Wine.
Our tastings are a great way to learn about our different wines and our brand. We offer a two tasting options to choose from, including: Standard Tasting: This tasting features all seven of our premium wines. Elevated Tasting: This tasting features all seven of our premium wines, charcuterie, and a branded souvenir tasting glass to keep. All of our tastings are led by our knowledgeable wine staff, who will share their insights and passion for wine with you. To book a tasting, please click the 'Book Now' button below or call us at (919) 695-3303. We look forward to hosting you soon!
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Reviews
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Kim M:
I really enjoyed the wine tasting. The hosts were really nice & down to earth. The atmosphere was chill & relax. The wines are good. I recommend the Riesling or White Sangria if you like a sweet wine. Good date spot or just to hang out.
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Cam W:
Lovely space and welcoming ownership team. Melanated Wine is an exceptional and innovative winery. They create awesome experiences and are extremely knowledgeable about the wine industry. Reach out booking your private event or stop by on the weekends for a memorable experience. I highly recommend!
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Cara H:
We had a wonderful time with the entire team at Melanated Wine. If you didn't know it was there you'd miss it, fortunately for us we knew we wanted to give it a try. Between the customer service, the education about the wines, and the pairings excellent experience. 10/10 recommend!
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Nia K:
10/10 experience. The owner and all of the staff were so amazing insightful and thoughtful. The elevated experience is one everyone should try. The pairing of the wine with the charcuterie board was just perfect. A great place to celebrate a birthday or just a quiet date night with your friends or partner. Will definitely be visiting again!
Location
4608 Industry Lane Suite F
Durham, NC
27713
Hours
Sat
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thur, Fri
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
