Our Team

Like any business, one of the key components of our success is the team of dedicated poeple who work to bring you the Salvare range.   

Bev Nathan - Co-owner

Bev is a Director and Co-founder of Salvare. Having worked with husband Steve in their   previous software business she is enjoying the change of pace.

Bev brings a creative eye to the business and is responsible for the rustic design of the retail space.Wanting a label design that was distinctive and one that didn't look "computer generated", Bev chose the artworks of Lisa Matthys which give Salvare its "Art of Wine" theme.

Bev is also responsible for the range of Hawkes Bay produce, artworks and ceramcs sold through our tasting room.

Elise Montgomery - Our Winemaker

A chance meeting through our respective daughters while living in Auckland, lead to a friendship with respected winemaker Elise Montgomery, which has extended to us working together now that we are both living in Hawkes Bay.

Elise has a wealth of winemaking experience having worked in several of the world’s winemaking regions. She has spent much of this time working in Hawkes Bay for as winemaker for wineries such a Vidal Estate, as well as consulting to wineries in Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa.

Julie Boyes

In addition to helping in the tasting room Julie runs the office and looks after our admin.

Simon Bell - Cellar Door Manager

Simon is the guy behind our hugely popular cellar door. With a combination of wit, salesmanship and extensive wine knowledge Simon takes visitor through a wine tasting experience they will not see anywhere else in Hawkes Bay.

Ted Bugden

They say that good wine is made in the vineyard and if that is the case then respected Viticuture consultant Ted is a key part of the team.Ted has vast  viticulture experience in Hawkes Bay with a focus on the production of premium grape crops.