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!
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.
Lorenzo Manalo
International Chef -Cottonvale, Stanthorpe
Award Winner, Chef Lorenzo Manalo is devoted to the persuit of good food and wine pairings and has the attention to detail that produces the most amazing degustation dishes. Lorenzo trained overseas in Pastry & Haut Cuisine and also has internationally recognized awards. He is a great asset to the Heritage Family. He loves fishing, surfing and cooking at home for friends and family.
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
Viticulture
Jeff is strong and capable in both the vineyard and on building and maintenance projects. Jeff’s great love of motor cars also gives him opportunity to assist with farm equipment.
Our Team
Hospitality
Our constant team of professionals and high school students support Heritage at events, weekends and holidays.