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
2022 ‘Sirocco’ Chardonnay – Pike & Joyce (Adelaide Hills)
Notes: White peach, grapefruit, cashew, hints of struck match and cream. Fine texture, clean and dry finish.
Pairing: French fries tossed with Tom Yum herbs
2022 ‘Beurre Bosc’ Pinot Gris – Pike & Joyce (Adelaide Hills)
Notes: Fresh nashi pear, pink lady apples, hints of grapefruit, musk and spice. Medium-bodied, seamless and balanced.
Pairing: Crispy rice crackers with Isaan spiced minced sea bass & trio tomato salsa
2023 ‘Separe’ Grüner Veltliner – Pike & Joyce (Adelaide Hills)
Notes: Perfumed stone fruit, pear, rocket, with a savoury roasted root vegetable finish. Textural and layered.
Pairing: Isaan pork larb meatballs with apple-vinegar tomatoes & Sichuan-pepper pickled cucumber
2023 Pikes ‘Traditionale’ Riesling (Clare Valley)
Notes: Lemon blossom, kaffir lime leaf, green apple, chalky minerality.
Pairing: Pani puri with crispy salmon floss & “Saeng Wha” jelly.
2021 Pikes ‘Rising Ground’ Cabernet Franc (Clare Valley)
Notes: Red fruits, floral spice, elegant tannins, juicy acidity.
Pairing: Bun with Sai Ua (Northern Thai sausage) Hamburg steak & crab-roe mustard.
