From my base in Martinborough, I make small-batch wines under Halite, one of Aotearoa’s tiniest producers, grounded in organics and a gentle, low-intervention approach. These are ‘salt of the earth’ wines; balanced, textured and full of life, but above all, simply delicious.

I’m Haidee, the winemaker behind Halite. I founded it in 2021 after starting a family and feeling the quiet pull back toward winemaking. Halite connects me to who I am. A space to create, to express, and to let instinct guide the process.

For me, organics is more than a method. It’s a way of seeing the world, recognising the deep connections between the land, the people who care for it, and the generations to come. I work with growers who share that same respect, and together we craft wines that speak of place and purpose.