Teresa Heuzenroeder has returned to Hill Smith Family Wines to take on the role of senior sparkling winemaker at Jansz Tasmania.
Jansz is one of Australia’s leading luxury sparkling wine producers and a leader in the sparkling wine space on the Apple Isle with vineyards in the north and south of the state.
Heuzenroeder has more than 20 years of expertise in crafting sparkling wines.
Having previously worked for the Hill-Smith family, she will reconnect with her love for Tasmania’s cool-climate vineyards.
Her career includes key roles at Hill-Smith Family Estates, Petaluma and Croser in the Adelaide Hills, and most recently as senior sparkling winemaker at Paragon Estates, collaborating with the teams at Oakridge in the Yarra Valley and Josef Chromy in Tasmania.
“It feels like coming home,” she said of her appointment. “Jansz Tasmania is an iconic name in Australian sparkling wine, celebrated for its exceptional quality and dedication to tradition.
"I’m thrilled to work with Tasmania’s outstanding vineyards to take Jansz Tasmania to new heights, particularly as we plan celebrations for the 40th anniversary in 2026.”
Heuzenroeder takes over from Jen Doyle, who left Jansz at the end of last year to pursue her passion for environmental and wildlife management.
“We could not be happier to welcome Teresa back to the family fold,” said Robert Hill-Smith, Jansz proprieter.
“She has an exceptional palate and flair for chardonnay and sparkling wine, making her the perfect custodian to carry forward the legacy of Jansz Tasmania.”
Her appointment comes just in time for the 2025 vintage, which has yet to start in Tasmania.
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