Chatham County, NC · ~35 min from Apex
Winery Near Apex, NC
FireClay Cellars — Estate Winery & Vineyard
Easy Drive from the Triangle
A Vineyard Escape Just Outside the City
FireClay Cellars is a popular winery day trip from Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Durham, and Chapel Hill — located less than an hour from the Triangle in the scenic rolling hills of Chatham County.
- Raleigh~45 min
- Cary~45 min
- Apex~35 min
- Durham~45 min
- Chapel Hill~30 min
- Pittsboro~15 min
🏆 2025 Best of Chatham Winner
Wine, Beer & Spirits Shop
Visitors looking for wineries near Apex often discover FireClay Cellars — a peaceful estate winery located in the rolling red clay hills of Chatham County, just about 35 minutes from Apex. Our vineyard produces small-batch wines crafted from grapes grown right here on the estate.
As one of the closest wineries to Apex, FireClay Cellars offers an easy countryside escape with vineyard views, relaxed wine tastings, and a welcoming atmosphere. Stop in after work or make a full day of it — our tasting room and covered deck are open on weekends year-round.
We're proud to be voted a 2025 Best of Chatham Winner in the Wine, Beer & Spirits Shop category — a recognition from the Chatham County community we call home.
Wine Tasting Near Apex
Our tasting room is open Friday & Saturday 11am–5pm and Sunday 12pm–5pm. Enjoy flights of estate-grown wines, sip by the glass on our vineyard deck, or pick up a bottle to take home. No reservation required for tastings — just stop in and enjoy.
Getting Here from Apex
From Apex, take US-64 West — FireClay Cellars is located at 1276 Bowers Store Road, Siler City, NC 27344, approximately 35 minutes away. It's one of the shortest drives from any Triangle city to our vineyard.