Home of Virginia Honey Wine Welcome to Negus Winery
Enjoy all-natural honey wine and Virginia grape wines in a welcoming space for tastings, events, and celebrations.
Discover Authentic Honey Wine in Alexandria
We’re the first U.S. tasting room specializing in honey wine traditions. Sip curated flights, pair them with light bites, and enjoy smooth jazz and rotating art.
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Reserve a table for flights, pairings, and good vibes in Alexandria.
Why Guests Love Visiting Negus Winery
The Tasting Room
Relax with smooth jazz & rotating art.
Honey Wine Flights
Explore Ethiopian-style honey wine plus select Virginia grape
Local Hospitality
Warm, knowledgeable service every visit.
5-Star Reviews
Trusted by 270+ guests with excellent Google ratings.
Rooted in Tradition, Crafted for Today
At Negus Winery in Alexandria, every bottle begins with a family recipe. Founder Gize Negussie learned Ethiopian honey wine (tej) from his mother and refined it with modern craft. Using raw honey and patient fermentation, we create bright, floral semi-sweet and semi-dry styles—balanced, food-friendly, and unmistakably Ethiopian. Visit our tasting room for flights and stories, or order online to enjoy a tradition lovingly made in Virginia.
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Take the Experience Home
Join the Negus Wine Club and enjoy hand-selected honey wines each month, plus member-only discounts and early event invitations. Bring the warmth of our tasting room to your doorstep.
Book Your Honey Wine Tasting at Negus Winery Today
From intimate evenings to lively gatherings, Negus Winery offers a tasting experience you won’t find anywhere else in Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Honey wine, also known as mead, is an ancient beverage made by fermenting honey with water. At Negus Wines, we craft it with modern techniques for bright, floral flavors in semi-sweet and semi-dry styles.
Reservations are highly recommended to guarantee seating, especially on weekends. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows.
We’re at 5509 Vine St, Suite A, Alexandria, VA 22310. Parking is available in front of the winery and behind the building along the fence.
You’ll enjoy a guided flight of our signature honey wines, with stories about the tradition behind them. Snack pairings are available for an additional cost, and bottles can be purchased with same-day discounts.
We offer a charcuterie board and a rotating selection of snacks (e.g., sambusas, injera crisps, nuts, and sweets). Snack pairings are available for an additional cost.
Yes! Our honey wines are available for shipping through our partner VinoShipper. You can shop directly online and have bottles delivered to most U.S. states.
Yes, all guests must be 21+ with a valid ID to enter the tasting room.
Yes—we welcome larger groups and private celebrations. For parties of 10 or more, please call ahead at (703) 649-1161 to discuss accommodations.
Yes! Our Wine Club includes hand-selected honey wines each month, plus member-only discounts and early event invitations.