Tales from the Vale

Christmas Special: Leigh Gilligan (EP 19)

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 the holidays to sit back, pour a glass and enjoy this recording of Tales from the Vale. Have a great Christmas and a Happy New year. See you in 2025 with many more exciting instalments of Tales from the Vale. 

Episode 18: Jock Harvey

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 podcast recorded live from the Willunga Farmers Market. 

Episode 17: Megan Sherry

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.

Episode 16: Steve Pannell

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 family.

Episode 15: Norm Doole

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 wine and is also the proprietor of the legendary McLaren Vale Man cave.  

Episode 14: Fleurieu Food Festival 2024 (Live)

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 Catriona Byrne from Feather & Peck pasture raised eggs.
 

Episode 13: Fil Scarpantoni

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 years. He's happiest on a tractor or spending time with his family with a glass of wine in hand.

Episode 12: Andy Clappis

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 in Willunga, has a commercial kitchen in his living room and opens the doors to "his place" week in and week out. 

Episode 11: Raegan & Drew Noon

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 Master of wine. We hope you enjoy the conversation we had with Drew & Raegan Noon of Noon wines.

Episode 10: Mike Farmilo

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.