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.
On this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly, founders of the award-winning Bondar Wines in McLaren Vale.
Since starting Bondar Wines in 2015, Andre and Selina have built one of the region’s most respected wine labels. We chat about their individual journeys into the world of wine, what drew them to McLaren Vale, the story behind Bondar Wines, and what the future holds.
30 Aug 2026
Episode 25: Andy Coppard
We welcome our guest Andy Coppard, a well travelled, well educated local fellow who makes some seriously good wine under his label, Lino Ramble. Hear about his journey, alternate grape varieties in McLaren Vale and his philosophy on making wine and enjoying life.
6 Jun 2026
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, businesses, and communities across the state. We spoke about her career in journalism, her passion for storytelling, and some of the memorable people and places she encountered along the way.
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