The Heritage Estate Wines Family

Meet the people responsible for our vineyards and winery.

Stephen Oliver

Supervising Winemaker and Viticulturist

Finalist in the Young Winemaker of the Year, and many awards for his wines, Stephen started at Heritage in 2001 and rejoined again as Head Winemaker in 2021. Qld Rural Fire Services Rural Operations Deputy Chief for the Granite Belt, Stephen has seen lots of action to save Stanthorpe in 2019. Wine, fire and his beautiful herd of speckle park cattle, are Stephen’s passions.

Therese Fenwick

Owner and Chief Titratist!

Therese is co-owner and business manager of Heritage Estate Wines. Her love affair with wine began when, as a very young woman, she au-paired on a respected French vineyard and winery for 12 months. She then amassed a significant collection of beautiful Australian wines which due to their excellent cellaring are still brought out on occasion.

Robert Fenwick

Owner and aspiring tractor boy

Robert is co-owner of Heritage Estate Wines, with a background in GIS (mapping) and science. Raised on a farm, Rob has bought science to the vineyard with groundbreaking drone bird scaring, vineyard/winery management software and a whole host of farming improvements, including sustainability and eco status for the winery.

Jessie Osgood

Cellar Doors & Marketing

Jessie is a wine enthusiast having been involved in Property Development for many years. Jessie assists our cellar door customers to experience the delights of Heritage Estate Wines, as well as marketing, the many Heritage events. In her spare time, Jessie works on her farm.

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Head Chef -Cottonvale, Stanthorpe

Introducing the maestro of flavors, our newest culinary virtuoso, Chef ! With roots deeply embedded in the rich culinary heritage of Europe, Chef brings the essence of authentic fusion cuisine straight to our kitchen. Get ready to embark on a gastronomic journey filled with exquisite tastes and traditional techniques. Welcome aboard, Chef ! Let’s savor every moment of your culinary magic!

Sean Williams

Viticulture

Sean is responsible for our Ballandean vineyard and works on the vine nursury, vine maintenance and vine improvement and vineyard restoration. He has a long history in agriculture and vineyards. In his spare time he tends to his many tractors.

Fiona D-Speedie

Cellar Door & Marketing

Fiona brings a wide range of experience centred around food, wine and coffee, with special knowledge of wines and history, having lived on the Granite Belt for years. In her spare time Fiona likes to dance to beautiful music, practice her culinary skills for her family and tend her many professional studies.

Rob Mandavy

Viturculture

Rob has lived on the Granite Belt for many years and has an affinity with agriculture and the growing of grapes. He is a great strength as well as being gentle with the baby vines. In his spare time, Rob continues to spend time outdoors.

Jeff Buchanan