Red Wine Sangria

I made this last weekend for my friend Anita's party.  I think everyone enjoyed it.  It has a nice balance of sweetness while still maintaining the red wine flavor.
 

Red Wine Sangria

1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 C. sugar
1  orange
1  lemon
1  lime
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup pineapple in juice
1 1/2 cups brandy
2 bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
2 cups sparklingly water (Optional)

1) Heat water, honey, and sugar in a pan until the sugar dissolves.  Let it cool slightly.
2) Squeeze the juice out of the orange, lemon and lime and add it to the sugar mixture.
3) Slice the fruit and place it in the container, including the strawberries and pineapple.

4) Pour in two bottles of your choice of red wine.  I like Cabernet Sauvignon best.
5) Pour the sugar mixture and brandy into the container and then thoroughly mix with a spoon or by shaking if you have a lid.  Let sit for up to 24 hours for flavors to develop.  At least 4 hours is preferable.
6) Prior to serving add sparkling water and ice.

I forgot to take a picture of the final product... but it looked something like this!