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11/21/2025

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05/22/2025

IN PRINT | SF CHRONICLE

“When Courtney Humiston set out to create a sparkling wine label, she didn’t quite know how to describe her vision. Unlike many California wine producers, she was not trying to emulate the rich, long-aged style of Champagne. But she was certainly not making a fizzy, lighthearted pet-nat either.

What Humiston had in mind was a wine that was bright and fruity but still had the precise bubbles of the Champagne method. Then she realized that there was a French model for the style she hoped to produce: crémant, French wines that are made in the Champagne method but not in the Champagne region. “California crémant” is how she now refers to her project, Delphinium Wine Co., named for an endangered species of larkspur flower native to Sonoma and Marin counties.

Crémant wines incorporate the signature grapes of their places of origin: Instead of defaulting to Champagne’s typical roster of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, a Crémant de Loire might be made from Loire Valley standbys…

The category encompasses a range of styles, but broadly speaking, crémant tends to taste less toasty and complex than Champagne, largely due to the fact that it spends less time aging on its lees — the dead yeast cells that, over time, impart those nutty, brioche-like notes that Champagne has become known for. Whereas Champagne must by law age on its lees for at least a year — and vintage Champagnes for at least three years — the minimum aging time for crémant is nine months.

“I wanted methode Champenoise, disgorged, but more following the laws of Crémant de Loire,” Humiston said. “Shorter time on lees, more freshness.”
Despite the fact that it is bone-dry — there’s no dosage, a sugary solution added to most Champagne-method wines — the 2023 Delphinium ($45, 12.8%) has a sweetly fruity side to it, reminiscent of candied grapefruit. It’s crisp, with bubbles that taste creamier and softer than what you’d expect from Champagne. I can’t say I’ve ever had the pleasure of inhaling a delphinium flower, but the wine does smell resoundingly floral…”

Thank you Esther Mobley / SF Chronicle for this gorgeous write-up on today’s paper, excerpt above. Full article —

04/01/2025

DELPHINIUM X SEA RANCH LODGE

On May 14 & 15, please join Delphinium Wine Founder Courtney Humiston, and Heidi Hermann, preeminent North Coast culinary seaweed forager, for an evening of wine tasting and pairing insights, followed by an early morning guided foraging adventure at low tide.

We will drink sparkling wine and discuss the different varieties of seaweed and how to cook with them prior to plucking them right out of the sea at sunrise! Tickets for both are available at: thesearanchlodge.com.

03/11/2025

VINO AND VINYL AT THE SEA RANCH LODGE

Join us Wednesday 3.12 from 4pm-6pm for wine, bites, and vinyl with Sea Rancher Richard Harris as we celebrate Women’s History Month. Meet Delphinium Wine founder Courtney Humiston of Delphinium Wines and Sarah Wuethrich of Maggy Hawk, and explore Courtney’s coastal-inspired sparkling wines and Sarah’s elegant cool-climate Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley.

$45 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity.
Ages 21 and up only. RSVP cc:

02/18/2025

PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS

The Victorian language of flowers, also known as floriography, was a coded way of communicating using flowers. It was a popular way to express feelings and messages in secret during the Victorian era.

In the Victorian language of flowers, Delphinium signifies goodwill, joy, and the bonds of love. Enough to make your own love holiday around…

If you’d like to sample Delphinium alongside our favorite pairings and tasty duets, sign up for our newsletter via our website.

02/12/2025

DELPHINIUM CURATED EVENTS

SEA RANCH

We’re thrilled to soon announce our 2025 curated tasting events of Courtney-curated wine + our favorite “go with” items to serve with them.

Naturally, Delphinium goes with it all…

Please sign up to receive event invites spanning the country, from the Sea Ranch Lodge, CA, to Harvest Garden Nantucket, MA. Link in bio.

01/21/2025

CALIFORNIA LOVE

Our sense of love for California, where Delphinium was born, runs deep. There are so many amazing creators and products in our great state. It has inspired us to begin a “Best of California Tastes” series, which we’ll debut through pairing invitations and events over the coming months. We’re so excited to see what you think, and share our California pride.

12/09/2024

PERSPECTIVE

Giving gratitude for an incredible year of Delphinium, with so much more goodness coming in 2025.

These polaroids in Wine Enthusiast really filled our cup. It’s our pleasure to fill yours.

Cheers to crafting a more sustainable world — together.

11/19/2024

CHOOSING HOLIDAY SPARKLING WINES

— aka skipping straight to Christmas —

There are many options for celebratory bubbles this holiday season... Prosecco, Crémant, Champagne, PetNat... Some cost $14. Others $114+ How do you choose? As a Sommelier for over 10 years, and former wine director for Celebrity Chef Dominique Crenn, our founder Courtney Humiston has worked with and tasted most every type of sparkling wine from makers around the world. She is an expert on choosing the right wine for your budget, occasion, and the preferences of you and your guests. Current favorites include:

Delphinium of course…

Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot, ‘Tradition ($65).’ From a family-owned, female-led biodynamic grower-producer, this is the wine when there are sure to be some serious wine drinkers at the party, but also those who just want something delicious. Pair with caviar and sequins.

Chateau Sulauze, ‘Super Modeste’ Petillant out of Provence ($25) is a modern approach to PetNat wine. This is a wine you don’t have to think about, but you can still feel good about.

‘Octopus,’ an Albariño made by Carboniste winery in Sonoma, bottled under crown cap, is truly a delight and we love the playful label. —

Comment or message with comments or questions.

11/15/2024

MODERN HOLIDAY RITUALS

Stay grounded through rituals, meaningful social engagements, gratitude for little luxuries, and by making slightly healthier decisions without feeling like you are sacrificing or missing out.

Practices like a walk with your friends before opening that favorite bottle of bubbly make it all the more savory.

Establish ‘daily’ luxuries like a lovely bottle of wine, flavored sea salts, trying a new recipe, or working with a seasonal bounty like Dungeness Crab.

Connect with friends and family in meaningful way. Rather than saying yes to every single party, think about who you haven’t seen in a while that you would like to catch up with.

Avoid the ‘all or nothing’ tendency of indulgence / abstinence that leaves us feeling gross all December and then staying in all of January which can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness... You know what we’re talking about it.

Stick to your wellness routines and take a few days off each week from drinking.

Don’t be afraid to tell your host or party organizers about your dietary preferences even during the holidays, or better yet bring a dish you love to share, another beautiful way to connect.

Find joy through gratitude for what we already have.

Take time to connect with nature, the ultimate teacher.

— a full moon download from

11/03/2024

LIVE LIGHTLY ON THE LAND

— Landscape Architect Lawrence Halprin

Halprin conducted extensive environmental studies, focused on the native plants, wildlife, soil, and climate of Sea Ranch, California, in creating a master plan for the community.

His guiding motto inspires our mission at Delphinium Wine Company, just as the iconic Sea Ranch coast serves as tireless muse.

10/31/2024

TREATS

…happy hallows eve !

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