Chatham County, NC · ~30 min from Chapel Hill
Winery Near Chapel Hill, 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 Chapel Hill often discover FireClay Cellars — a peaceful estate winery located in the rolling red clay hills of Chatham County, just about 30 minutes from Chapel Hill. Our vineyard produces small-batch wines crafted from grapes grown right here on the estate.
FireClay Cellars is one of the closest wineries to Chapel Hill, making it one of the easiest vineyard escapes for UNC and Triangle locals alike. Enjoy wine tastings, stunning vineyard views, and a warm, unhurried atmosphere — no long drive required.
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 Chapel Hill
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 Chapel Hill
From Chapel Hill, take US-64 West toward Siler City. FireClay Cellars is located at 1276 Bowers Store Road, Siler City, NC 27344 — approximately 30 minutes from Chapel Hill, making it one of the quickest winery trips from anywhere in the Triangle.