About us

Based out of Martinborough, Halite is one of Aotearoa's smallest wine producers with a focus on organics and low intervention winemaking. These are 'salt of the earth' wines. They are framed on balance, texture, and liveliness but are most importantly yum.

Halite was established by winemaker Haidee and her partner, Ben in 2021. They had recently started a family and while enjoying motherhood, Haidee was feeling the pull back into winemaking. For Haidee, Halite forms an important connection to her identity and an outlet for creative expression.

Organics are not just about farming, it is a holistic outlook which acknowledges environmental symbiotic relationships, considerations for future generations and the community that surrounds us. With this in mind, Haidee and Ben work with grape growers who farm organically and it underpins every step of their process.

Haidee

Hi, I'm Haidee!

For me, wine started as a curiosity but very quickly led into a whirlwind of vintage hopping and drinking delicious wines all around the world.

Fast forward 15 years, a wine degree, North Island Young Winemaker 2018 and a couple of babies. I am continually pursing the exploration and endless learnings that wine offers.

Halite celebrates the delicate dance of life and all of its intricacies. By creating wines that are authentic, approachable and alive. I hope to share a bit of my passion with you.