The 2009 Fiesta! Punters' Pick Winner

Awards the 2009 Fleurieu Peninsula Food’s Fiesta! Olive Awards celebrate the region’s premium olives and oils. A regional competition seeking local varietal characters in extra virgin olive oils and table olives.

Farmers Markets celebrate regional flavour presenting Punters’ Pick!

At both Willunga Farmers Market and Victor Harbor Farmers Market the people’s choice went to ...

Magpie Gully Olives extra virgin olive oil pressed from the Manzanillo variety.

The winners were announced at the Awards ceremony held at Producers of McLaren Vale on Saturday 7 November 2009. Guests enjoyed a showcase of the finest Fleurieu oils and table olives along with Mediterranean dishes featuring Farmers Market ingredients.

Chair of Fleurieu Peninsula Food Rachel McMillan says: “Since 2004, every October we hold Fiesta! celebrations around the release of the region’s New Seasons’ Extra Virgin Olive Oils and our local food. This year’s Olive Awards were a great showcase of high quality olive oils.”

For further comments on Fiesta!, Fleurieu Peninsula Food, or for photos of the Winners & Awards Ceremony contact Rachel McMillan, Chair Fleurieu Peninsula Food - phone 0405 264 381.