Chris Kelly – Quality Manager
Chris graduated from Massey University in 1994 with a BSc. (Zoology and Plant Science).  She began working for Fonterra learning the dairy industry in a range of operational and managerial positions – which included working in the laboratory, manufacturing, technical and project management areas of the business.

Chris joined the Portavin Melbourne team in 2007 as the Quality Coordinator, she returned  to New Zealand in Dec 2008 to become  the Quality Manager  at Villa Maria Estate before taking up the role of Portavin NZ Operations Manager . 
chris.kelly@portavin.co.nz

Matt Aldridge - Wine Technical Services and Logistics Manager 

Matt developed an interest in wine and food as a teenager back in the 1970's through his family's restaurant and vineyard in Malmsbury, Central Victoria. Matt graduated in Oenology at Roseworthy College in 1985. He then spent the next 17 years as a winemaker for sucessful and respected Australian wineries - including Rosemount Estate, Killerby Vineyards and Eyton on Yarra.

In 2002 he started his own winemaking consultancy based in the Yarra Valley. For the next 7 years Matt worked for many clients and was involved in a diverse range of wine related activities, including show judging. Matt brings enthusiasm and a wide range and depth of experience to the Portavin team.  
matt.aldridge@portavin.com