This light red is made from Hawkes Bay Sangiovese and Martinborough Pinot Noir. Both varieties bring their own fragrance and character to the party. Pinot brings pretty aromatics, flesh to the palate, and an underlying earthiness. Sangiovese brings spice, length and a delicate chew in the tannins. There's a poise and detail to this, and while yes it's lovely served chilled, we enjoyed it more after an hour out of the fridge, to see that detail shine through.

Haidee Johnson of Halite sources organically grown fruit from both Bridge Pa in Hawkes Bay and the terraces of Martinborough to produce three light and bright wines. With a wealth of experience making wine in New Zealand and overseas, and she sums up Halite wines so nicely -

“Halite is commonly known as rock salt and it is our aim to create ‘salt of the earth wines’; wines that are very good and honest. The kind of wines that alight your senses and bring out the dance and joy, these are the kind of wines that we love and hope to share with you.”