Teresa Heuzenroeder. Image courtesy Jansz Tasmania
Sparkling wine producer Jansz Tasmania has announced the appointment of Teresa Heuzenroeder to the role of senior sparkling winemaker.
With more than 20 years of expertise in crafting sparkling wines, Jansz noted that Heuzenroeder brings with her a “wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm”, which it said sets “an exciting aspirational future” for the company.
Having previously worked for the Hill-Smith Family, Heuzenroeder will reconnect with her love for Tasmania’s cool climate vineyards and the art of sparkling winemaking. Her career has spanned 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,” said Heuzenroeder 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’s appointment comes just in time for the 2025 vintage.
“We could not be happier to welcome Teresa back to the family fold,” said Robert Hill-Smith, proprietor. “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.”
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