The intriguing thing about Honig’s two cuvees of Cabernet Sauvignon is that the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Bartolucci Vineyard is a good, solid effort, but is very tannic as well as slightly hard and sinewy. This winery is forever associated with their Sauvignon Blanc program, which is one of the most successful in California. They produce two cuvees and the less expensive regular Sauvignon Blanc should be on the buying list of every shrewd consumer.Tel. (800) 929-2217; Fax (707) 963-5639

The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Bartolucci Vineyard is impressive. This deep ruby/purple-hued effort offers aromas of cedar, subtle toasty oak, black currants, sweet cherries, and loamy soil. Full-bodied with ripe tannin, an excellent mid-palate, and a long finish, it will benefit from 1-2 years of cellaring, and should last for 10-15.Tel. (800) 929-2217