On this episode we speak with probably the most experienced wine maker in McLaren Vale. With a long career in Australia and abroad he is universally regarded as one of the nicest people in the wine industry. Currently spending his time wine making, consulting and tending to his home garden, please welcome the legendary Mike Farmilo.
Feb 4, 2024
1 hr 22 min
Our guest is a legendary butcher and according to Leigh, one of the funniest men to ever work behind a counter. Please enjoy our conversation with Jim Ellis as he sheds light on not just the history of Ellis Butchers, but the town of McLaren Vale itself.
Dec 25, 2023
1 hr 11 min
The Vasarelli name is synonymous with Food, wine and our region. Today's guest is non-other than Vicky Vasarelli, affectionately known as "The Godmother" of viticulturists in and around McLaren Vale.
Dec 16, 2023
1 hr 15 min
This episode we sit down with Leon Bignell MP who gave up a career in journalism to work as a media advisor. Firstly for the federal labour party in 2001, & then for a South Australian government minister, before becoming our Mawson member for parliament in 2006.
Nov 1, 2023
1 hr 21 min
Todays guest on Tales from the Vale is the youthful CEO of Willunga's own Diana Olive Oil, Dom Scarfo.
Oct 9, 2023
1 hr 9 min
Today we chat with viticulturist and co-owner of arguably McLaren Vales quintessential luxury wine brand and lover of vintage Utes, Toby Bekkers.
Sep 3, 2023
58 min
Today's guest is Karena Armstrong. Owner, Chef, Food director of South Australia's regional restaurant of the year "The Salopian inn" and co-festival director of Tasting Australia.
Sep 3, 2023
56 min
Today we sat down with former restaurateur, chair of the Willunga farmers market, Mclaren Vale hospital board member and recipient of the Order of Australia for food related services, Pip Forrester.
Aug 23, 2023
1 hr
In todays episode we are fortunate enough to speak with the 2023 Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology winemaker of the year and Managing Director of Oliver's Taranga, Corrina Wright.
Aug 23, 2023
1 hr 1 min
Welcome the the first episode of Tales from the Vale presented by McLaren Vale’s own, Leigh Gilligan and Tony Mitolo. On todays episode we sit down with Goe Difabio, International wine maker and operator of premier contract wine making facility, DiFabio Estate.
Aug 13, 2023
1 hr 1 min