Melovino Craft Meadery

Mead aside I don’t like the fact that this is advertised on groupon as a deal. You can go on their website and buy a tasting for $ 10 anytime. Clearly you are not saving 50% like the deal is advertised. Shady business practices.

Came here with a groupon for a mead tasting and we were not disappointed. The owner leads the tasting and you can tell he is very passionate about his craft. The location doesn’t look like much from the outside (the entrance is at the back by the garbage) but the inside is nicely done.
Best part was the mead. All that we tasted were great. They are constantly coming up with new flavors as well. I think their mead makes a very unique gift from NJ too!

Came with friends for a mead tasting event here from groupon, despite barely knowing what mead is. Were we surprised! It’s essentially fermented honey wine that may have flavors added. They took us inside and explained in detail how mead is made. Then they had the tasting event. My favorite was actually the original one. All bottles were around 25 $ I think. Great friendly staff who are super passionate about their job and making the best mead possible.

The boyfriend and I got a Groupon offer for a tour for two and had a great time at the tour! This place was a little bit hard to find because it’s behind the strip mall (where the dumpsters are), but these guys really makes some amazing mead!
During the tour, we learned a lot about the mead making process and it’s interesting and young history. We also got to try six different types of mead and they were delicious. The flavors they used with the honey are unexpected and delicious, like the espresso mead, berry mead, chocolate mead, and ginger mead.
The facility was really clean and the staffs are knowledgeable and friendly. The tour lasted about an hour. Overall, highly recommend this place making history as the first meadery of New Jersey.

Awesome place. The guys here know their stuff !
The mead was delicious … Each have their own distinct taste .
Get the groupon if you can !
Ps. The place is a little tricky to find … Call ahead so you don’t get lost !

I bought my friend and myself a LivingSocial deal here for a tour and tasting, and it was quite the educational and unique experience!
It started with a tour of the facility lead by the owner, Sergio. He explained the history of Melovino and how mead is made in such an entertaining way, and his love for mead definitely shined through during the tour. After the tour, we were taken into the tasting room where we tasted 6 of their meads and Sergio explained what went into each one, how they got their names, and which foods pair well with them. After the tasting, I bought two bottles of Berry Chic — my favorite.
My best friend and I had such a great time! I signed up for their newsletters, so I’ll definitely be returning for one of their events and to buy more of their mead!
Tip: Melovino is located behind a strip mall. Drive to the back of it and you’ll find parking spots and a black door with the Melovino logo on it.

Decided to visit here as a birthday gift for my sister. They had a deal on groupon, 4 people for $ 35. Once you walk in you check in and you are brought into the tasting room.
It starts off with informative information about what mead is and then you are brought into the production room where you can see where all the action happens. They are willing to answer any questions you have about the process of making mead. After that we are brought back into the tasking room where wine glasses are set up as well pure h20 and a spit bowl where you could pour the wine into if you did not like it. We were able to sample 6 of their different meads and buy full bottles at the end (we decided on the Berry Chic which was our favorite). They also had promotional deals where if you bought a certain amount of bottles you could get a free wine tote or discounts on clothing items. Had a lot of fun doing something different on a Sunday afternoon.

We grabbed a Groupon deal for tour of the meadery. It’s tucked behind Staples in a strip mall, but don’t let appearances fool you.
Sergio, the owner, explained the history of Melovino and walked us through a quick tour of the facilities. He has an amazing story about navigating Jersey politics just to get a license to open the first meadery in the state. Very inspiring story, and you can tell he’s a smart guy who is truly passionate about mead.
The tasting itself was a great experience. Sergio explained the different honeys and mixtures in each glass. It’s completely different than wine or cider, but if you come in without any expectations you will definitely enjoy the different meads. We picked up a few bottles, including one aged in bourbon barrels!
Highly recommend visiting the factory and trying some of their wonderful variations. It is so important to support your local small business owners, especially one as cool as Sergio.

I took a tour of Melovino meadary this summer and loved it! It was my first time to try a mead — it definitely has a unique flavor and you can taste honey in it.
We had a groupon for the tour that was honored without any problems. Sergio, the tour guy and the owner, explained the history of this meadary and walked us through the wine pairings when we were tasting meads.
We ended up buying a couple of meads. Overall, great experience!

I am a huge wine lover but I’ve never tried mead before. I must say I was extremely impressed. Out of 5 flavors from our tasting, there was not one I didn’t like. Sergio made the experience extremely fun with great humor to keep us all entertained! Definitely highly recommended!!!

Came here as a belated birthday gift from one of my best friends. The owner, Sergio, is absolutely hilarious! It was wonderful seeing how they started as a Mom & Pop shop and how they’re quickly growing. I, personally, don’t like honey, however, I was so surprised by how tasty these meads were! Definitely recommended it!

Having been here twice I thought it was time for a review.
The staff here is genuine, excited, and some of the hardest workers in the biz. The Mead is on another planet! So incredibly good and I’m hooked.
A must is joining the club! You get a discount on your first purchase and get bottles delivered to your doorstep. Talk about bottle service.

BuzzBuzz. I am a homebrewer. I brew my own mead. I have dozens of bottles of mead in my basement, some ready for drinking, some aging. That said, Melovino is a truly great family. Yes, family. As a customer, you genuinely feel like part of the family, feel like a part of something bigger than your mead-​loving self. Like every bottle you purchase has some tangible effect on the business itself rather than just a touch of joyous rapture on your tongue.
I have since cancelled other wine club memberships and become a club member at Melovino, and returned to the Meadery to purchase limited quantity varietals. This stuff is top notch, and dammit, I prefer Sergio’s stuff to the stuff I make myself. I can only hope that one day I’ll be able to produce something half as good for mass consumption.

Since Melovino’s inception, I’ve been here twice for the tour. Both times have been excellent experiences. Everytime I stop by, my bestie and I always stock up on a few bottles, even though we already have a membership. On our second trip, I brought my bf after he sampled some of the meads I’ve previously purchased. He is now completely hooked and always wants to try the new flavors! Since then, we’ve purchased more bottles for ourselves and also as gifts to friends.
For those new to what mead is, it’s honey wine. It doesn’t get much better than that! With a tour, you get to sample 5 different meads. It’s a pretty sweet deal!
Melovino’s service is excellent. If you come for a tour, you won’t be disappointed. The guys here are friendly, knowledgeable and passionate for their mead. I also love that it’s the first Jersey Meadery! The tour is a great way to try a few flavors and learn more about mead. I highly recommend coming for the tour– it’s hard not to walk away from Melovino without picking up a few bottles to go! We’re hooked and we love sharing how much we love the brand and mead with all our friends. Buzz buzz!

We did the Groupon Tour.
Firstly it is great to see someone thinking outside the box and bringing something new to the area. Sergio was knowledgeable, entertaining and passionate about his mead. The tour/​tasting was short enough to retain people’s interest, and long enough to get in some proper sampling of his excellent range. Hi mead varieties are imaginative and Melovino seems to be constantly pushing boundaries to try something different. Currently you can only get their mead directly from the meadery. Mead is not particularly cheap to make, so expect prices a little higher than you would pay for the same volume of an average wine.
They are a little hard to find (around the back of the shops near the dumpsters can be a little disconcerting) but it’s well worth a visit! They regularly have deals on Groupon and also have a mead club that offers discount.

Coming here was such a great experience! I’m not gonna lie, I’m a Groupon troll and I really appreciate a company that welcomes and knows how to utilize Groupon, versus those who frown upon customers who use it. Sergio, the owner of Melovino, has definitely found success with Groupon!
When booking this I thought this was just a regular winery, but I was pleasantly surprised when I found out this was actually a meadery! For those of you who are unfamiliar with this, mead is a wine made with honey instead of grapes.
For $ 20 on Groupon– you get a tour of the Meadery for two people, 5 various mead samples, and your own wine glass to take home. The tour is about 1.5 hours and starts with Sergio giving you a little background on the company and how he got into the mead business. From there you get a tour and see where/​how mead is made. The day ends with some delicious samples! My favorite by far was the sweet affair his, I even bought a bottle at the end of the tour ($ 20– average cost for a bottle of their mead)
I definitely recommend doing this if you’re looking for something different to do in the area. Not only is this a fun thing to do, but you will be supporting a local business which is always a plus. I learned a lot and Sergio was a great guide and just an all around funny guy! It’s impressive to see how far Melovino has come considering they haven’t started distributing their mead yet. This spot is worth checking out! Buzz buzz!

This place is absolutely amazing. Purchased the Mead Tour on Groupon. The tour took about an hour and half including tasting time. Sergio, the owner, gave us a brief introduction of Mead’s history and how he opened the first Meadery in Jersey. He was funny, dedicated and kept everyone engaged the whole time.
We tried 6 different mead and all of them were delicious. Sergio also gave us the food pairing tips, which were useful. I highly recommended the berry chic and sweet affair hers if you like sweeter drinks. Perfect for couples who need a romantic sweet treats! You also get to keep the pretty wine glass! :-)

Melovino Meadery #200 (Had to be an alcoholic review)
Sergio, the owner, the man behind everything… including our tour has the passion that makes me wish him all the success for his business. He truly showed us what this «Labor of Love» ride has been for the company.
Melovino Meadery is the first meadery in NJ– and honey wine blew my mind – all 6 glasses I tasted. It’s location may be a little annoying to find because there are no signs in the plaza that show it’s name. It’s in the back lot. During the tour (purchased through Groupon $ 20-​Thanks Liz!) we got to hear the history behind Melovino, followed by the process of making all different types of mead, and finally my favorite part — tasting it.
Here are some that I remembered:
–Traditional mead: honey & h20
–Essence: orange blossom honey
–Sinfonia: 3 different honeys and 3 different oats, it had a scotch like taste. Good in between and it’s paired well with chocolate, turkey, and duck!
–Favorite mistake: dry mead made from honey and a blend of fresh berries, aged on oak.
–A sweet affair (Hers): blend of orange blossom honey and sauvignon blanc grape juice
We each got to keep our own Melovino wine glasses. By the time the tour is done, most people were trying to decide which was their favorite to take home. I took Sinfonia. We were all pleasantly surprised with how great our night went.
–MV Club-​15% 1 yr membership. Limited batch mead too for $ 87! 4 quarterly orders of six bottles. Do it.

I’ve never tried Mead before. I found a deal on groupon. I decided to go with my husband. I scheduled for a Saturday evening, but I left the a voicemail last minute asking if I could reschedule for Sunday. They rescheduled me right away.
The team at Melovino is not only knowledgable, they are so welcoming and PASSIONATE about what they do. I love how Greg was able to answer the questions from the crowd and really was able to connect with them.
You would think that because mead is made with honey, it would all be sweet. Wrong. There’s a mead for everyone. I tasted 6 different drinks and learned about what foods pair well with each flavor.
The place is hidden. If you are in the shopping area, go through the alley behind Subway, yes your car is allowed to go there. once you are in the back parking lot, you will see a door that says Melovino. I actually like how it’s a little hidden. It’s almost like a surprise when you walk in, not knowing what to expect.
The staff is down to earth, really great guys. I highly recommend going there. Bring friends, and feel like a VIKING.

I heard about the meadery from my F.I.L. and thought it sounded interesting. I purchased a discounted ticket on living social and a regular $ 20 ticket thru the meadery (there were 3 of us going). The living social deal was $ 20 for 2 people– includes tour and tasting, works out to be a half-​priced admission. The meadery is tough to find, behind the mall and behind a barely marked door. Careful driving back there as we almost got hit by an aggressive driver in the narrow driveway leading to the parking lot.
The meadery itself is well decorated, you hardly know you’re in the basement of a Walgreens. Our tour had about 20 people in it. Definitely a mixed crowd too! Before we even started the tour of where they make the mead, the owner/​mead maker gave us the whole run down of his business– how it started, how they got the permit, etc. He goes on for a while but it’s interesting and obviously his passion and pride, so expect for him to talk for 20 minutes or more before you even enter the mead making area.
After hearing the long (but entertaining) story of how the meadery came to be and the history of mead, we then went into the «brewing» mead making area. Just like the rest of the facility, it was very clean and organized. The owner then spoke about the process etc. and took questions.
Then finally… the tasting! If you have ever gone wine tasting you know how this can go. The meadery did a great job of organizing a large crowd, and teaching us about what we were tasting. We had 6 two ounce servings of the mead. We were educated on flavors, ingredients, and food pairings.
We loved it all. We bought 6 bottles (between the 3 of us) of a variety of mead. They had a promo for a shirt with the purchase of 6 bottles and a small wine/​mead tote with 4 bottles. It’s more expensive than wine and in a smaller bottle, but it’s delicious and worth a visit. He explained it’s because of the expense of the honey. On average, $ 20 for a 500 ml bottle.
Definitely look for the living social deal because $ 20 a person (what the meadery charges) is a bit much.
A very happy find!