
Episode 24: Katie Spain
On this episode of Tales from the Vale, we sat down with Katie Spain, one of South Australia’s most respected journalists and storytellers. Over the years, Katie has shared the stories of countless wine industry people,

Hosted by Leigh Gilligan & Tony Mitolo · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 25 episodes
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Welcome to Tales from the Vale hosted by local pizza proprietor, Tony Mitolo and Leigh Gilligan, peripatetic wine industry veteran. A podcast where we have conversations with wine industry personalities, passionate foodies, business identities and community leaders who live, work and play in and around McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Leigh Gilligan & Tony Mitolo hosts Tales from the Vale, a society show with 25 episodes published.

On this episode of Tales from the Vale, we sat down with Katie Spain, one of South Australia’s most respected journalists and storytellers. Over the years, Katie has shared the stories of countless wine industry people,

Recorded at the start of summer, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Con Kassapis to reflect on his journey from his beginnings as a pharmacist in Port Pirie to the experiences and decisions that ultimately led him

Back in November we were able to welcome Moira Were, Mayor of the City of Onkaparinga, to the podcast. Moira joins us to talk about her journey into local leadership, the issues that matter most to our community, and wha

Tales from the Vale welcomes a gentleman who is incredibly well known. A true Mclaren vale or Willunga local depending on whom you speak with. He is a viticulturist and has a great wine making enterprise. In Leigh Gillig

On this episode we sat down with one of Leigh's old neighbours, local businessman and all round nice guy, Tim Cawte. We hope you enjoy this episode of Tale's from the Vale.

On this episode we sat down with the new proprietor of McLaren Vale's legendary Ellis Butchers, Rihann Koekemoer. Strap in for an international tale of chance, risk, thoughtful insight and South African passion.

Merry Christmas to all. As a little added bonus for the year we thought it would be great for you to learn a little more about one of the hosts of Tales from the Vale, Leigh Gilligan. We hope you can find some time over

In this episode of Tales from the Vale we chat with the fascinating & energetic, Jock Harvey. To most locals of the area and anyone in the wine industry, Jock needs no introduction. We hope you enjoy this fascinating pod

This is the first part of a 2 part episode recorded live from the Willunga Farmers Market where we spent some time talking to Megan Sherry from the wonderful Harvest the Fleurieu situated out of Mount Compass.

This episode we sat down with celebrated McLaren Vale winemaker Steve Pannell. We're sure you'll enjoy this wonderful conversation covering his love of red tape, red wine, alternate varieties, vineyards, surfing and fami

Today we are talking Leigh's longtime friend & Colleague Norm Doole. He is a Canadian, Merchant Banker, Vineyard & Winery owner, amongst a host of other things. He loves the good things in life; Travel, good food and win

Tales from the Vale recorded this episode live from the Willunga Farmers Market to celebrate the 2014 Fleurieu Food Festival. We spoke with Nick Hutchinson from the Fleurieu Milk Co, local Chef and caterer Todd Steel and

On this episode we are chatting with Fil Scarpantoni, who transformed the family Scarpantoni Estate winery into a great success, winning the famous Jimmy Watson Trophy amongst countless other awards over the past 30 year

On this episode we talk with Andy Clappis. He was raised in and around restaurants that have shaped and influenced Adelaide's rich dining scene. He now bakes famous loaves of bread, raises sheep & cattle on his property

For the first time we interview a couple, who returned to McLaren Vale to take over their small family owned winery and turned it into a bona fide cult success. and one half of this duo also became McLaren Vale's first M

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 sp

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, bu

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.

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 becomin

Todays guest on Tales from the Vale is the youthful CEO of Willunga's own Diana Olive Oil, Dom Scarfo.
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