Tales from the Vale

Episode 9: Jim Ellis

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.

Episode 8: Vicky Vasarelli

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. 

Episode 7 : Leon Bignell

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. 

Episode 6 : Dom Scarfo

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

Episode 5: Toby Bekkers

Today we chat with viticulturist and co-owner of arguably McLaren Vales quintessential luxury wine brand and lover of vintage Utes, Toby Bekkers.

Episode 4: Karena Armstrong

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.

Episode 3: Pip Forrester

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. 

Episode 2: Corrina Wright

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.

Episode 1: Goe Difabio

In this episode we sat down with Goe Difabio, a well travelled and legendary winemaker who established McLaren Vale's specialist contract wine making facility, DiFabio Estate.