Non-Alcoholic Wine in Apex: Zero-Proof by the Glass

APEX AQUA VITAE LIQUID LUXURY & BAR Non-Alcoholic Wine

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The sober-curious movement has made one thing clear: people want the ritual and flavor of wine without the alcohol. At Apex Aqua Vitae in Apex, North Carolina, our zero-proof wine list treats non-alcoholic drinkers as the guests of honor, not an afterthought.

Whites that hold their own

Giesen Pinot Grigio 0.0% pours with white flowers, lychee, red apple and pear in a delicate, balanced style that genuinely drinks like wine. Its sibling, Giesen Sauvignon Blanc 0.0%, moves through fresh lime, redcurrant and passionfruit to a bright, crisp, dry finish.

Both are alcohol-removed rather than merely grape juice — the winemaking is real, so the acidity, aromatics and structure are all there. They are ideal for a designated driver who still wants to raise a proper glass.

A red that means business

For red drinkers, Waterbrook Clean Cabernet Sauvignon 0.0% brings black plum, dark cherry, cocoa, black pepper and oak-toned tannin — a serious, full profile that stands up to food. It is one of the most convincing non-alcoholic reds available anywhere in the Triangle.

Round out the zero-proof experience with our craft mocktails and non-alcoholic beers, all part of a full alcohol-free program at the bar.

How alcohol-removed wine is made

Guests are often surprised to learn how convincing modern non-alcoholic wine can be. It starts as fully fermented wine; the alcohol is then gently removed using low-temperature techniques that preserve the aromatics and structure. The result keeps far more of the original character than older methods ever managed.

That is why our Giesen and Waterbrook pours taste like wine rather than juice — they were wine, right up until the final step. For anyone navigating a night out without alcohol in the Triangle, it is a genuinely satisfying option, and one more way Apex Aqua Vitae makes sure every guest is looked after.

Good to know

• Bar: Apex Aqua Vitae — Liquid Luxury & Bar
• Category: Non-Alcoholic
• Where: Apex, North Carolina, in the heart of the Raleigh–Durham–Cary Triangle
• Easy to reach from: Cary, Raleigh, Morrisville and Holly Springs
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Frequently asked questions

Is non-alcoholic wine actually wine?

These are real wines that have had the alcohol removed, so they keep genuine wine aromatics, acidity and structure — not grape juice.

What non-alcoholic wines does Apex Aqua Vitae serve?

Giesen Pinot Grigio 0.0%, Giesen Sauvignon Blanc 0.0% and Waterbrook Clean Cabernet Sauvignon 0.0%.

Do you have other alcohol-free options?

Yes — a full craft mocktail menu and several non-alcoholic beers as well.

See non-alcoholic pours across our White, Red and Mocktails menus.