Mawby's Honey

Bottoms Up

Aug. 3, 2024

Pass the Honey, honey! Never has a bottle of bubbles gone down quite as smoothly as Mawby’s latest creation, the aptly-named Honey. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes from Leelanau Peninsula come together to create the base of the sparkling wine, while a Sleeping Bear Farms honey dosage adds a touch of sweetness. But this far from a cloying sip—the wine’s residual sugar is just 0.8 percent, significantly lower than other Mawby classics like Sex (1.4 percent), Sandpiper (1.5 percent), and Detroit (5 percent). Indeed, this is a classic brut (French for “dry”) style wine, with the honey offering a hint of sweet, golden flavor. Grab a bottle ($39) or enjoy a glass at Mawby’s tasting room at 4519 Elm Valley Road in Suttons Bay. (And hurry—only about 20 cases remain!) mawby.wine