Spice & Sip is not just a tasting it’s a journey through Thai spice and Australian terroir. Five premium wines from iconic family wineries Pikes (Clare Valley) and Pike & Joyce (Adelaide Hills), paired with five playful Thai canapés designed exclusively for this evening by The Hungry Duck.
Meet the Wineries
Pikes Wines – Clare Valley
Family-owned since 1984.
Estate of 130 ha at Polish Hill River.
Famous for Riesling, but also Shiraz, Cabernet, and 20+ varieties.
Known for wines that reflect site, season, and passion
Pike & Joyce – Adelaide Hills
Established 1998 by two South Australian families.
Vineyards at Lenswood, ~500–550 m elevation (cool climate, high natural acidity).
Focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grüner Veltliner, and elegant sub-regional wines
Wine Line-Up & Canapé Pairings
1. Pikes ‘Traditionale’ Riesling 2023 (Clare Valley)
Notes: Lemon blossom, kaffir lime leaf, green apple, chalky minerality.
Pairing: Pani puri with crispy salmon floss & “Saeng Wha” jelly.
2. Pikes ‘The Merle’ Riesling 2022 (Polish Hill River, Clare Valley)
Notes: Perfumed citrus blossom, lime zest, talc-like minerality; very long finish.
Pairing: Crispy rice crackers with Isaan spiced minced sea bass & trio tomato salsa.
3. Pike & Joyce ‘Separe’ Grüner Veltliner 2023 (Adelaide Hills)
Notes: Pear, stone fruit, rocket, roasted root vegetable finish.
Pairing: Isaan pork larb meatballs with apple-vinegar tomatoes & Sichuan-pepper pickled cucumber.
4. Pike & Joyce ‘Sirocco’ Chardonnay 2022 (Adelaide Hills)
Notes: White peach, grapefruit, cashew, struck match, creamy texture.
Pairing: French fries tossed with Tom Yum herbs.
5. Pikes ‘Rising Ground’ Cabernet Franc 2021 (Clare Valley)
Notes: Red fruits, floral spice, elegant tannins, juicy acidity.
Pairing: Bun with Sai Ua (Northern Thai sausage) Hamburg steak & crab-roe mustard.
